We are not far behind South Africa, claims Ricky Ponting – Cricket News Update
Australia’s former captain and ace batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377, is confident about his team’s chances in the upcoming Test series against South Africa at home and believes that there is not too much difference between the two sides.
The all-important three-match series, which starts this Friday at Brisbane, will decide the number one ranked Test team of the world. The crown is currently being held by the Proteas but in case of a series win, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 and company will become the
best unit in the five-day format of the game.
Majority of the cricket analysts believe that the series is going to be a nail-biting one; however, they feel that South Africa have a clear advantage because of the recent form they have shown at the highest stage of the game, having outclassed http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013
at their own backyard earlier this year.
Ponting however, is being very optimistic and feels that there is more pressure on the visitors as they are being rated as favourites. The former Aussie captain understands that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473 and men are a formidable team but the classy right-handed batsman
has immense faith on the Kangaroos as well.
“I don't think there's anything negative at all about being an underdog going into a series,” Ponting said. “South Africa are deservedly the No. 1 team in the world. But I think the gap between them and us is not that great.”
The cricketer from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tasmania-c854 has been an integral part of the Australian side for more than 17 years now and is regarded as one of the modern-day greats. Having dominated the world of cricket for a long period of time, the former skipper completely understands
the pressure faced by the number one team.
The top-order batsman warned the Proteas and expressed that their world-title is in danger as the hosts are geared up for the battle.
“When we were No. 1 we knew we had everyone chasing us. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 are certainly going to know over the next few weeks that they've got a very good cricket team chasing them and trying to take that No. 1 mantle away,” the legendary batsman added.
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