Ponting dropped from ODI squad

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Ricky Ponting, the former Australia captain, has been dropped from the ODI squad for the remainder of the triangular series following the worst batting slump of his limited overs career. Scores of 2, 1, 6, 2 and 7 have drawn the curtain on Ponting’s time as an ODI batsman, despite the fact that he served as stand-in captain for the injured Michael Clarke in the last two of those matches. John Inverarity, the national selector, said Ponting would be missed, but the time had come to move on in the limited overs format.
“The team will not seem the same without him, but moving on from the omission of players who have been outstanding over a long period of time is the nature of elite sport,” Inverarity said. "Ricky’s record speaks for itself. He is one of the truly great performers in the history of Australian ODI cricket, with his reputation enhanced further by him captaining Australia to two World Cup victories.
“Ricky’s contribution goes far beyond his batting statistics and his brilliant fielding. The example he sets in every respect and his extraordinarily positive influence in the dressing-room is acknowledged by all. He is held in the highest possible regard by his team-mates and there is no higher accolade than this. Ricky being prepared to take over the captaincy in Michael Clarke’s recent absence for the sake of the team is yet another example of his selfless attitude and team-first focus.”

http://www.espncricinfo.com/commonwealth-bank-series-2012/content/current/story/554464.html

Brave decision by Cricket Australia :lajawab: They always think about their Team first and then about Players!

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nice.. no more punter antics in ODIs.

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ODI axing may push Ponting towards retirement - Inverarity

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Ricky Ponting’s removal from the Australia ODI team has pushed the former captain closer to retirement, leaving him to decide whether or not he wants to go on as a Test batsman only. John Inverarity, the national selector, said there was obvious disappointment when he informed Ponting of the selection panel’s decision, and admitted a retirement from all forms was now a possibility.
Inverarity and his fellow selectors, including the national captain Michael Clarke, are adamant that Ponting should go on as a Test batsman. However, they have acknowledged that by taking away limited-overs cricket they have left a vast gap in Ponting’s life that had previously been filled by the game’s most prevalent format. Having returned to Sydney from Brisbane, where he played the last of 375 ODIs, Ponting is expected to speak publicly about his future on Tuesday.
“He made a double-century in his last Test match and we are hoping he remains available for Test cricket, but there can be no guarantees,” Inverarity said. "Ricky is going to consider his future over the next couple of days and talk it over with his family and with his manager. He’s wondering whether he retires completely from ODI cricket … and then of course there are the implications for Test cricket.
“For a man who plays cricket like Ricky has over the last 15 or more years, he has been an integral part of the team in ODIs and Test matches. If he drops out of the ODIs then there is a possible lack of momentum there. There are three Tests in the West Indies, then as I understand it no more Test matches until October-November.”
Beyond the West Indies tour, Australia’s next scheduled Test matches are at home to South Africa and Sri Lanka, before keynote tours of India and England in 2013. Ponting has previously expressed a desire to return to England and win back the Ashes, but that may now look a very distant goal without the routine of ODIs to help keep him sharp and internationally drilled.
However, Ponting was second only to Clarke on the run tally for both sides in the recent Test series between Australia and India, and his collection of 544 runs made it his third-most prolific Test series of all time. He also has considerable value in the field, remaining one of the sharpest fielders in the world, and important experience in the dressing-room.
Whatever happens, Ponting’s immediate Test future remains his own call. Inverarity was generous in his praise of how Ponting took the news of his one-day axing, relayed to him over the course of two phone calls either side of his flight back to Sydney.
“I spoke with Ricky this morning, I think how he took the news is a measure of the man. He was disappointed and understandably so, but he took it on the chin,” Inverarity said. "He is a gem of a human being, a wonderful bloke, and he takes everything in his stride. He was under enormous pressure two or three months ago, and he never wavered from his dedication. He’s a very resilient and wonderful human being.
“It is a tough decision but when you take over a position like this you know these things are on the cards. You don’t put your heart to one side, but your head has got to dominate, and to the credit of the NSP, everyone holds Ricky in the highest regard, as a player and as a person, but we’ve got a decision to make, and we made a decision we believe is the right decision and the best decision in the interest of Australian cricket.”
*Edited by Brydon Coverdale

*Commonwealth Bank Series 2011-12: ODI axing may push Ricky Ponting towards retirement - Inverarity | Cricket News | Commonwealth Bank Series | ESPN Cricinfo

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And we will see experienced YK back in the team for last one day tomorrow
, and this time since the series is already lost so there is no pressure and expectations from seniors like yk and Misbah, they are probably going to score some runs and get selected for next tours.

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I guess you mean last ODI for the series, not HIS last ODI :bummer:

so Misbah also scored in Test only when there was no pressure? :hmmm:

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Skipper, I have noticed that you are pretty good at picking one line from a taqreer and asking a one line question, without stating your opinion on it. and at times, you dont reply back saying if you agree with response or not…:hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm: I maaaaa need to you to change that for me :slight_smile:

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You can consider me as someone who ‘critiques’ others writings but doesn’t do writing himself :smiley:

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andaaza Karou :D

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Is this article about YK :konfused:

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After seeing the recent Test series, developed respect for Ponting. Never seen him play before (other than highlights here and there) - the guy can flat out play. And field. Superb cricketeer. Totally team oriented.

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Clarke accepts role in axeing Ponting

Michael Clarke is confident that his friendship with Ricky Ponting will endure

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Good job judging a 10-15 year old career based on 1 home series.

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^ OK. So I guess I am not supposed to form an opinion based on what I have seen. I get that.

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I had negative image of Ponting based on what I read abt him. The only thing I knew abt him was when he claimed as captain a catch was fair resulting in dismissal of an Indian batsman.

So it was refreshing to see the positive side of a player. What I feel comfortable extrapolating is his tremendous fielding - he took some blinders in the Tests. At this age (I think he is 34?), for im to continue to focus on fielding and excel at it indicates to me he must have been one heck of a fielder in the past.

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He is a fantastic fielder and that's amazing given his age. No doubt.

But he has a very long record of bad sportsmanship, aggressive/rude onfield behavior, umpire bullying and hypocrisy. Very long record. It's unfortunate that he has gotten away with it most of the time. I am not one to blame discrimination in most cases but in his case I definitely feel many third umpires and match officials have repeatedly been lenient on him while penalizing players from Asian countries in a second.

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^ On that, your are preaching to the choir. I agree 100%. The incident I stated was just one of several others that I recall reading about. There is no doubt in my mind, based on what I read, that Ponting received and took advantage of speciall treatment.

Even in this series, some times it was evident how the commentators were hypocritical. In his last dismissal, Kohli (no saint I agree) stod a tad more than he should have - and the commentators jumped all over him. (An earlier incident was worse, but this one was too subtle to even meriting mention).

But I have seen their bowlers go at it at a Sri Lankan umpire - not a word from the commentators.

(I have to say in this series, Ponting was actually the best of the lot - he did not do anything offensive. In fact, in one instance, he gently got Kohli away from a mob of Aussies - just to protect Kohli from a potential verbal spat). Maybe he has mellowed with age.

Anyway, hope India does well today.

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Ponting is 37.

Sure he had a poor CB series but I still have mixed feelings about the way he was treated by Cricket Australia. First CA asked Ponting to lead Australia against India in Clarke’s absence (as they felt v/c Warner was n’t quite ready yet to lead) which he duly obliged (not that he had to). Then unceremoniously dropped him despite Ponting winning that game as captain. True he failed with the bat but someone who has represented his country in no fewer than 375 ODIs and scored 13704 runs + led them to two World Cup victories (3 world cup wins as a player) deserves more respect IMO.

Even if CA felt compelled to drop Ponting owing to his poor form, they should have given him a farewell one-day game at the very least

Not very good by CA :nook:

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^ I agree the forced retirement is insulting. But I don't care. It's Punter. Salley ko poora Punjab jutiyan maarega to phir bhi theek hai. It's Punter. Bhaar main jaye.