MLC 2025: Ricky Ponting turns waterboy for son as he braves heat in the nets session - Watch video

The cricketing world was treated to a nostalgic glimpse of Ricky Ponting’s brilliance — not from the man himself, but through the bat of his son, Fletcher William Ponting. During a net session with Washington Freedom in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) season, young Fletcher turned heads with his graceful strokeplay, sparking immediate comparisons to his legendary father.A video posted by Washington Freedom’s official handle captured Fletcher effortlessly unfurling elegant pull shots and textbook drives — shots reminiscent of Ricky Ponting’s classic repertoire. Glenn Maxwell, who bowled to him during the session, looked visibly impressed as the youngster timed his strokes with remarkable ease.In the same clip, Fletcher is seen engaging with his father, receiving batting tips in a warm yet focused exchange. The similarities in technique, body language, and shot selection between father and son left fans both impressed and nostalgic — and reignited hopes that the Ponting legacy may yet find its next chapter on the international stage.WATCH:While it remains to be seen if Fletcher will pursue cricket professionally, early glimpses of his talent suggest a bright future could be on the horizon.Meanwhile, Washington Freedom continued their strong run in the MLC with a thrilling five-wicket win over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in a last-ball nail-biter in Dallas. With this victory, Freedom moved closer to securing a playoffs berth and climbed to second place on the points table, overtaking the Texas Super Kings in the race for a top-two finish.