But he knows that he will always be remembered for his part in England's triumph in Sydney.
He is a British sporting hero, whose achievements at Olympic and World level will always be remembered.
"His opening partnership with Justin Langer in Test cricket will always be remembered as something very special, " said Ponting.
Yet oddly it's the other Miliband, David, whose gesture with a banana will always be remembered in the corridors of Westminster.
Their introduction this season will always be remembered for Tevez's clash with Mancini in Munich, which precipitated a group-stage exit from Europe's premier club tournament.
Regardless of how well this device ultimately does, it will always be remembered as the phone that broke the mold from which all others were fabricated.
He has earned his place amongst the legends of the pinstripes and will always be remembered for his enormous contributions in helping to restore the championship culture to the Yankee clubhouse.
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"Dave has enjoyed some great days at the club, and will always be remembered by the supporters for his vital contribution in winning the 2001 and 2004 Cup finals, " Andrew added.
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And Charles Woodson, the cornerback who began his career with the Oakland Raiders, but will always be remembered more for his seven-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers, is on the market.
The game will always be remembered as Brian Lara's match - when the Trinidadian left-hander despatched England's bowlers to all four corners of the Antigua Recreation Ground on the way to scoring 375 - at the time, the highest individual score in Test history.
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