Need the right blend of experience and youth – Ricky Ponting – Cricket News Update
Revitalized by his new found form, Australian veteran, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 said that the team must have a good mix of youth and experience in order to move forward in Test cricket.
Speaking ahead of his team’s clash against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, Punter was a relieved man after making his first ton in over two years. He admitted that he worked hard on his technique and finally has managed to show something for it.
The 37-year-old came under serious scrutiny following a disappointing past 12 months but his endeavours had paid off after putting on improved showings in an important home assignment against the Men In Blue.
It included two significant contributions of 60s in the first Test match, which helped his side to a 122-run victory. While his century in the 2nd Test was overshadowed by a stupendous triple by teammate, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, many have appreciated the work ethics of their former skipper.
Despite relinquishing the captaincy, Ponting has set his sights on transforming the team into a formidable group and for that; he believes the team needs a good blend of youth and experience.
"I think it's really important for teams going forward that they have the right mix of youth and experience," he said.
"You've only got to look at some of the innings that have been played over the last couple of weeks: Hussey's 89 in the second innings in Melbourne and then his 150 in the second innings last week [in Sydney], two sixties from me [in Melbourne] and a hundred last week, they've been in pretty crucial times in Test matches.
Adding about the inexperience top order which includes http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301, the veteran claimed that it’s his job to transfer his knowledge to the young lot.
“I think there's a lot we can teach those guys about how to face different bowlers or how to get through certain situations in Test matches and that's still part of my job now,” added Ponting.
The two teams will lock horns in the Third Test from January 13th at the bouncy pitch of Perth, with hosts currently leading the four-match Test series by a 2-0 margin.
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