Rishad meets great Ricky Ponting

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain experienced a memorable moment in his budding cricketing career as he made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut for Hobart Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Ahead of the match, Rishad had the opportunity to meet former Australian captain and legendary batsman Ricky Ponting—an encounter he described as a lifetime memory. The brief but special moment between the young Bangladeshi cricketer and the Australian great left a lasting impression on Rishad.

Posting on social media, Rishad shared a photograph with Ponting and expressed his emotions, calling the meeting a dream come true.

“Meeting the legendary Ricky Ponting at a BBL ground is a dream come true. This unforgettable moment will inspire me to learn, grow, and strive for success in my cricketing career,” Rishad wrote.