Be as solid as rock against Sri Lanka, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 advises Australian batsmen – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the first Test, starting from Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Galle.
As the Kangaroos are coming into the Test series after crushing the home side 3-2 in the One-dayers, they don’t want to lose their winning tempo at any cost.
The cricketing temperature in Sri Lanka is going up with every passing moment as both sides are starving for success in the longest version of the game in a bid to put their game back on the right track.
Since the Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 will enjoy home advantage and face a new-look Aussie side, they have a slight advantage over the tourists. Yet, Ponting does not want his side to panic, suggesting them to be focus and take no pressure.
Referring to his previous experience of facing the islanders, the former captain urged his batsmen to make a solid beginning to their innings. He believes that once the batsmen take a firm start, they will surely be able to make it big.
"That's what I've been talking to the guys about, making sure they get the defensive part of their game right because like in all conditions starting is always the hardest. Your first 20 balls become the most critical here,” Ponting said on the eve of the
first crucial Test.
Apart from his teammates’ possible collapse against Lankan spinners on turning a track, his recent form in the longest version of the sport is one of the biggest concerns for Australia at the moment.
During his previous Test outing, the Ashes series 2011/2011, he displayed a disastrous show with the bat, collecting just 113 runs in eight innings.
However, Ponting’s fantastic performance in the recent OIDs against Sri Lanka has infused a new confidence into the 36-year-old batsman. The two time World Cup winning captain has vowed to produce something special and contribute to Australia’s winning cause
in the imminent Test clash against Tillakaratne Dilshan-led troop.
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