James Pattinson was very impressive.
Which included 6/115 overall and 5/27 in the second innings to earn
man of the match.
Australia nothing short of very good in this test match. They could have wrapped up the
test match quicker if it was not for the weather and the partnership with Vittori in the first
innings. Clarke's hundred positioned the team well for a 132 lead. Ponting bounced back.
Many highlights - Clarke's hundreds, Pattinson's swing bowling and Lyon's 7 wickets.
For the Kiwi's, their batting looks vulnerable and the fielding was less than desired, with
many mistakes and dropped catches.
Phillip Hughes getting caught for only 7 in the second innings will do very little to help
him retain his opening position, as Australia struggles to find the right opening
combination.
A triple wicket maiden in his second over was very impressive from Pattinson. He had 4-1 at one point. Australia's 427 in the first innings was very good.
Could be a long summer for the Kiwi's. Kiwi Skipper, taylor had a nightmare of a match.
Showing posts with label Ricky Ponting. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Time to go Ricky ?.......
Former test greats have called on Ricky Ponting to retire at the end of the summer
before he risks being axed by selectors looking for youth.
Ponting is one of at least four players whose test careers will come under the microscope
after Australia's eight wicket loss to South Africa in the first test.
Opening Phil Hughes, misfiring paceman Johnson, and wicketkeeper brad Haddin must all be
feeling the pinch.
The former test cricketer who turns 37 next month and made 8 and 0 in this test, will be under
huge pressure. Ponting has 254 test runs in the past year at an average of 18.84 per test.
Ian Chappell today identified Ponting as one of the players who should be dropped from the
South Africa debacle. Kepler Wessels also supported the comments of Chappell, as the challenge is that Ponting will finish his career being dropped.
West Indian great, Michael Holding is hoping that Ponting is not tapped on the shoulder by selectors in what would be a poor way to finish his career.
His highest score in the last year has been 51 no versus England in Brisbane.
before he risks being axed by selectors looking for youth.
Ponting is one of at least four players whose test careers will come under the microscope
after Australia's eight wicket loss to South Africa in the first test.
Opening Phil Hughes, misfiring paceman Johnson, and wicketkeeper brad Haddin must all be
feeling the pinch.
The former test cricketer who turns 37 next month and made 8 and 0 in this test, will be under
huge pressure. Ponting has 254 test runs in the past year at an average of 18.84 per test.
Ian Chappell today identified Ponting as one of the players who should be dropped from the
South Africa debacle. Kepler Wessels also supported the comments of Chappell, as the challenge is that Ponting will finish his career being dropped.
West Indian great, Michael Holding is hoping that Ponting is not tapped on the shoulder by selectors in what would be a poor way to finish his career.
His highest score in the last year has been 51 no versus England in Brisbane.
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