Australian skipper Ricky Ponting got his left finger broken and was a doubtful started for Boxing Day test but only till yesterday. He came and fielded well in MCG ground during a practice session. He cleared all the doubts on whether he would play in the forthcoming test in MCG by participating in the fielding drill. But he was only using his right hand to avoid further injury to left hand.
Meanwhile, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, the only current batman, who is closing in to Sachin’s century, has scored a valiant 209 against Pakistan on Hobart. This was his 39th century and breathing down Sachin’s neck.
Australian Skipper Ricky Ponting has scored many centuries and is breathing down Sachin Tendulkar’s most test centuries record. He is now on the brink of becoming the most successful captain ever in test cricket.
Ponting told that he was questioned in South Africa on chasing Sachin record but he replied he has been the benchmark for international players in the world. He jokingly mentioned that it would be nice if Sachin retires sometime.
Australian Ricky Ponting has smashed an aggressive yet classy century that helped beating England by 4 wickets in the fifth ODI played in Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Australia now comfortably leads 5-0 in the seven match ODI series.
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has urged his premium fast bowler Brett Lee to perform in forthcoming ODI matches against England in order to fetch his birth in Test side.
