Ricky Ponting (R) is the third all-time highest Test runscorer behind Indians Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid

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Ricky Ponting (R) is the third all-time highest Test runscorer behind Indians Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid

Tony Ashby

Australian batsman Ricky Ponting (R) passed 13,000 Test runs Tuesday as he shared in a big partnership with Michael Clarke to put Australia in a strong position on the opening day of the fourth Test against India.