Ricky Ponting believes the structure of Australian cricket needs to be revised
Ricky Ponting has stated that the whole structure of Australian cricket needs to be reviewed for improvement. Ponting believes that the standard of domestic cricket in the country has slumped dramatically and it needs attention.
Ponting said, “There is a review after every season, of which I'm always a big part. It's going to be a lot more in-depth than I've ever been involved in and probably as big as those conducted when Australia was really struggling in the mid-80s. I think
the whole structure of Australian cricket needs looking at. We've got to look at our state cricket. I'm not sure that is as strong as we need it to be. We've got to look at the reasons why.”
Like other formats of the game, the Kangaroos’ progress in one-day international (ODI) cricket has been of no joy for the fans. At home, Ponting’s side lost a 3 match ODI series 2-1 to Sri Lanka giving the visiting side their first ever series win in Australia.
Australia have also lost 5 of their last 7 Test matches; which includes a 3-1 Ashes defeat to England. This is the first time after over 20 years that an Australian team has surrendered the Ashes at home.
Ponting missed the final Ashes Test due his finger injury and was replaced by the young http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Usman-Khawaja-c2729. The left-handed batsman failed to produce any high score but impressed Ponting and other cricketing experts.
Ponting seems to have lost the support of the Australian selectors and his spot in the Test squad is under question after a horrendous performance in the Ashes. The No. 3 batsman managed to score only 113 runs in 4 Ashes Tests at an average of just over
16. His future as a player and a captain seemingly depends on his performance in the 2011 World Cup.
Australia’s next Test series, though, is not due until August, in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758. Ponting’s fate in Test cricket will be disclosed during the selection of that tour.
Ponting, however, is adamant to continue playing and believes that he is capable of securing his place in the side.
“I want to keep playing,” Ponting said. "I still believe I am one of the best six batters in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 but I know that ultimately my future as a batsman and captain is in the hands of the selectors and the Cricket Australia board.”
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