Vivian Richards regards Ricky Ponting as a classy individual – Cricket News Update
Former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377, is still capable enough to play for his nation and train the youngsters with his rich experience that
spans over one and a half decade.
Viv is of the view that the Australian cricket fans and administrators should accommodate and respect Ponting, who has brought home two http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup titles, instead of censuring him and waiting for his ouster.
He opines that the Aussies need Ponting to prepare a fresh crop of young cricketers as the legend possess abundant of knowledge to share. He suggests Punter not to pay heed to the voices of his critics and focus on gaining batting consistency.
Talking to the media today, Richards, who played 121 Test and 187 ODI matches, said, “I am hearing all this talk that he should go and retire; well he shouldn't listen to them. He still looks to me that he is sharp enough, and he needs to help the new guys
coming in. It is great for Australian cricket to have that experience around with new blood coming through."
He further told, “Ricky's achievements warrant him to dictate how he finishes his career. I love his batting and he is a classy individual.”
Since he failed to defend the World Champions title in the 2011 version of the 50-over showpiece tournament, Ponting has been under fire. He was forced to relinquish captaincy after the WC in favour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978. The rock-star stepped down happily,
anticipating that he would serve the Kangaroos with his batting for some years to come.
Ponting, whose last international century came at least two years back, was severely reprimanded by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
However, in honour of his age-old services for the kangaroo cricket, the selectors have decided to give Ponting one more chance in the upcoming home Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750. Some analysts predict that it will probably be the last opportunity for him to
overcome his prolonged lean patch.
The 36-year-old has played 157 Test, 370 ODI and 17 T20I games so far. He captained the team in 2003 and 2007 WC tournaments.
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