Cricket Australia has led the congratulations to former captain Ricky Ponting following his induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Ponting is a legend of the sport and revered as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, having scored 41 Test centuries at an average of 51.85.
The 40-year-old played a record-equalling 168 Tests, and only India great Sachin Tendulkar has scored more Test runs than his 13,378.
Ponting has also been heralded for his charitable work off the cricket pitch, with he and wife Rianna raising 10million Australian dollars and creating the Ponting Foundation.
"Ricky may have be small in stature but he's a giant of the cricket world," CA chief executive James Sutherland said.
"Such was Ricky's domination in the Test and one-day arena that his Australian records may never be broken.
"He was not only a phenomenal batsman but a selfless team man whose motives always centred around his team's success.
"Ricky was often the first player to training and the last to leave, working with his team-mates to ensure they were happy with their game and ready to play.
"In retirement Ricky continues to make a positive contribution to the game through his insightful commentary as part of Channel Ten's Big Bash team.
"Off the field he and his wife Rianna continue to make a difference to people's lives through the millions they have raised to fight against childhood cancer.
"On behalf of Cricket Australia, I congratulate Ricky for his induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. He is a truly great Australian sportsman and this is a thoroughly deserved honour."