Clarke backs Ponting despite poor performance at Adelaide – Cricket News Update
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Clarke defended Punter for his poor display with the bat in the game at Adelaide, in which he was bowled-out twice, the first time since 1996. On a great batting track, where South Africa was able to survive the final day and end the game in a draw, Ponting
could not put sufficient runs on the board, inviting further criticism.
Supporting his predecessor, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 expressed his desire to have Punter in the dressing room, sharing his invaluable experience. Ponting on the other hand, saw the situation more realistically, expecting a discussion with the selectors soon.
"The one thing we need to keep in mind, is he was the leading run-scorer in Shield cricket leading up to this summer. So he's batting well.
"We could all get out early in our innings. Every single one of us, the start of your innings is the toughest time to bat, especially when you're facing the best attack in the world," said Clarke while talking about Ponting.
The incumbent skipper went on to praise the veteran's ability to perform under pressure, backing him to come good soon.
"Once he gets in, I have no doubt at all he'll go on to make a big score. He knows how to make big hundreds, he's still as good a player under pressure as anybody in that change room," said Clarke.
The Adelaide Test uncovered more pressing concerns for the skipper compared to Ponting’s inclusion in the side, as his bowlers could not handle the workload. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BW-Hilfenhaus-c1204 running out of breath, all the weight was put on
the shoulders of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197, who showed great commitment, but thereby exposed himself to the chances of getting injured as well.
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