The 39-year-old told the Sunday Herald Sun that Rianna was five months pregnant with the couple’s first son.
“We’ve got two little girls at the moment, so it’s good to know we’ve got a little boy coming along,” he said.
“I’ll be able to spend some time in the backyard honing his cricket skills in,” he added.
The couple, who moved to Melbourne last year after selling their Sydney home, have two daughters, Emmy, 5, and Matisse, 2.
Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna Ponting at the IMG tennis players party in January.
Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna Ponting at the IMG tennis players party in January.
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