Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Thomas Ponting, AO, nicknamed Punter, is an Australian former cricketer who was captain of the Australia national cricket team during its 'golden era'; between 2004 and 2011 in Test cricket and 2002 and 2011 in One Day International cricket. He is a specialist right-handed batsman, slips and close catching fielder, as well as a very occasional bowler. Ponting holds the incredible record of being the only cricketer in the history of Test cricket to be a part of 100...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth19 December 1974
CityLaunceston, Australia
CountryAustralia
We came up a little bit short with our batting but our new ball bowling was outstanding,
I am the captain, but I am not batting for everyone in the side and I am not bowling for everyone,
Brett is like he is because of his pace. If he drops back he becomes easier to hit so we addressed that last night. It's a confidence thing and about understanding the way he has to bowl. We've addressed these issues quite a few times with Brett, we did it with his one-day bowling a few years ago, and hopefully today is a step in right direction.
Every individual has got to put their hand up and stand up in a game that counts... There's no other option now, if guys can't get up for a game like the one we've got coming up, then they shouldn't be playing. I wouldn't think a batting change would come from outside the squad, and to tell the truth I don't think a bowling change would either.
I think we've been a lot more disciplined with our bowling. Our batting at times has been more disciplined as well.
That was probably what got my back up more than anything, was to have their coach standing on the balcony smiling at me once I was dismissed.
We have been resting so that we are fresh for tomorrow.
We are looking a lot more confident than we were a couple of days ago,
We're going to need some experienced guys back in the Test side if Glenn doesn't come back, so I'm sure their names will be at the top of the list.
He's a vital bowler, someone who's done exceptionally well for us and in big games, and that's what this is building up to be.
I felt like I started pretty well and probably got worse as the innings went on,
If we can squeeze a few more runs out of the tail and then bowl well first thing in their innings it could be very interesting. That's not a bad total and it could be an even better one if we bowl well tomorrow - it's certainly not the end of the world as far as we're concerned.
He had his chest guard on, he had his forearm guard on, he had his helmet on, and he was pretty keen to get out there.
I've told the guys to keep their heads up. I really believe we played a great game here.