Harbhajan Singh backs Ricky Ponting - Cricket News Update
The out of favour Indian off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh, has warned his compatriots in Australia not to write off former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting in the upcoming four-match Test series beginning in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
The 31-year-old Indian off-spinner, who was overlooked for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 series given his poor run of form, backed Ponting who has been under fire for his below par batting performance over the past couple of years.
"I do not think Ponting is finished and I think people are making a big mistake by writing him off," said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harbhajan-Singh-c61453 while talking to the media reporters on Wednesday.
Quoting Rahul Dravid (who averages 60 from 11 Tests this year) as an example of rebirth, Bhajji urged the Tasmanian batsman to defy his growing band of critics by performing in the upcoming http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 series.
"Two years ago, people were saying the same things about http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229 as what they are saying about Ponting now,” said the turbanator. “(Dravid) has found his greatness again. I am sure Ponting will do the same," he added further.
Ponting, who has led Australia to two of their three world champ titles, has been going through a tough time over the past couple of years as the Tasmanian cricketer could not win a good number for the side and also failed to score runs with the bat.
However, Bhajji - who had plenty of fiery exchanges with the under fire former Aussie skipper over the years - said that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 has done a lot for Cricket Australia as well as for the game and players of his stature should be given due respect.
"Guys like Ponting, Dravid and Tendulkar know what they are doing and people should stop questioning them. They should respect them for what they have done for the game,” said the offie who is battling against a shin bone injury these days.
Harbhajan also urged the Australian cricket fans to stop putting pressure on him for an overnight change. He further added that the veteran is just an innings away from getting back his lost form.
The four-Test series between India and Australia will be followed by two T20 Internationals and a tri-nation ODI series featuring http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 as well.
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