Ponting named temporary Aussie captain for the ODI against Sri Lanka – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, when they play Sri Lanka in a One Day International match on February 17, after the 30-year old sustained a hamstring strain while fielding during the team’s match against
India last Sunday.
“The National Selection Panel has asked Ricky Ponting if he would captain the Australian ODI team in Michael Clarke's absence,” chief selector http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980 confirmed, while announcing the squad for the remainder of the ongoing tri-series.
Ponting, who has served as captain before http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 took the helm, had a successful run as skipper from 2004 to 2010 in Test cricket (with a total of 48 wins under his belt), and from 2002 to 2011 in ODI cricket (leading the team to 164 wins). Under his charge,
the national team won 34 consecutive World Cup matches, and two World Cups. However, he stepped down from the captaincy after that winning streak came to an end in 2011.
“In making this decision the NSP reminded itself of the fact that Ricky Ponting led the winning Australian http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Cricket World Cup teams in 2003 and 2007. The NSP appreciates the fact that Ricky is prepared to accept this responsibility in the wider interests
of the team,” Inverarity elaborated.
David Warner continues as the vice-captain of the team, in place of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 who is still plagued by fitness concerns. However, the panel did not consider him experienced enough to handle the top position.
“David Warner is a young player making his way. He displays considerable leadership potential, but the NSP is of the view that he should not, at this moment, have the added responsibility of captaincy thrust on him.”
The squad has also undergone some minor additions and subtractions, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170 has yet to feature in the triangular
series tournament.
Australia squad (ODI): Michael Clarke (captain), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Hussey-c1380, Michael Hussey, Brett Lee, Mitchell Marsh,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392, Matthew Wade (wk)
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