http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 jubilant after century – Cricket News Update
Australia's superstar batsman, Ricky Ponting, is pleased to have scored an international hundred after a long gap of at least two years, claiming that he is at peace now as the clouds of speculations and criticism have blown over.
Punter achieved this milestone during the 2nd Test of the 4-match series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan at the opening day of the game on January 3, the legend went out after lashing 134 off 255 balls in the first half. The
stylish batter hit 14 classic boundaries in pursuit of his big knock. It was the 40th ton of the batting guru’s Test career.
This ton has proved to be a blessing for both Ponting and his team at this critical juncture when all fans are demanding the seniors’ ouster. The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tasmania-c854 great has been under fire for the last six months for his continuous failures to get three figures.
The veteran cricketer now feels comfortable enough and is ready to face his critics with confidence.
While speaking to the media after closures of the second day’s play at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Ponting said, “It's nice to get a Test match ton again. It has been a long wait, yes. There have been a few 50s and 60s splattered around before this,
but it's great to get the three figures here.”
He further said, “I'm a bit relieved, to tell you the truth. I've been working hard and the century hasn't been coming. The selectors have stuck by me, and now I've got there."
The legend also asserted that he had corrected and improved his batting techniques after relinquishing the team’s captaincy, showing confidence in Clarke’s leadership skills.
“I've been able to make myself a better player without the captaincy. Michael, meanwhile, has taken to the captaincy very well. We enjoyed a great partnership here,” stated the ex-skipper.
The 37-year-old brought home two World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007 during his captaincy tenure. Making his international debut in 1995, the gifted cricketer has played 159 Test, 370 ODI and 17 T20I matches so far.
Like his Indian counterpart, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556, Punter is also not ready to hang boots in foreseeable future, hoping to play the next edition of the WC.
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