 First edition | |
| Author | Ricky Ponting |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | HarperSport |
Publication date | 21 October 2013 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback), E-book |
| Pages | 721 |
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