Feed Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 RESTING skipper Ricky Ponting has answered an emergency call from Australia cricket in a bid to stave off a humiliating series defeat to New Zealand. More... Ricky Ponting has been rushed back to save Australia from the Kiwis By staff writers February 07, 2009 RESTING skipper Ricky Ponting has answered an emergency call from Australia cricket in a bid to stave off a humiliating series defeat to New Zealand. Ponting was scheduled to sit out game two, which the tourists won in Melbourne on Friday, and game three in Sydney on Sunday. But the Allan Border Medal winner has been recalled for the make-or-break contest as Australia search for an answer to their batting woes. The Kiwis, given little hope of beating Australia, hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Their little-known bowling attack restricted the home side to just 181 in Perth and followed up with another disciplined display to keep Australia to 5-225 from their 50 overs in Melbourne. Under-fire national selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said long-term plans to keep Ponting physically and mentally fresh for the intense year of cricket ahead had been scrapped with the series on the line. "Ricky has today made a strong appeal to be allowed to play given that this is a 'decider' game," Hilditch said. "Given the circumstance, we have made an on balance decision to support his request and we will continue to monitor his workload closely. Hilditch denied the call-up of Australia's No.3 had anything to do with Michael Clarke's performance captaincy in Melbourne. "Selectors were pleased with Michael Clarke's leadership and batting form in Melbourne, where he was man-of-the-match, but this decision will bolster our batting," Hilditch said. "We also understand Ricky's desire to lead from the front." Link to comment
DomainK Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 WTF :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: Link to comment
EnterTheVoid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Losing to the hobbit's didn't go down well, it seems Link to comment
graphic23 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Unfortunate. Ponting's been in every game since India except for the last one. Stupid selectors. He asked them not to rest him and then they rest him. Now they recall him. WTF. Acting like f'in PCB. Link to comment
cowboysfan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Unfortunate. Ponting's been in every game since India except for the last one. Stupid selectors. He asked them not to rest him and then they rest him. Now they recall him. WTF. Acting like f'in PCB. dude dont be sad-this is priceless you should be rejoicing. Link to comment
fineleg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hope Pwnting gets a single digit score :giggle: Link to comment
fineleg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 dude dont be sad-this is priceless you should be rejoicing. eggjacktly --serves pwnting and aussies right Link to comment
graphic23 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 You know, Cricket is played amongst only 8 nations. Wanting one of the top nations to consistently fail would make cricket utterly boring. Not saying I like Australia winning all the time but we shouldn't wish for some of the things we're wishing for. Link to comment
h4te Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 CA turning into PCB! :giggle: Link to comment
nospam Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 this thread is in the wrong section. :o Link to comment
fineleg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 graphic, not sure why ur worried. Aus have a fantastic system and they'll soon emerge very strong. This is a phase they are going through. While they are in this phase, lets have fun at their expense. They deserve it for being the a.holes they are in terms of their cheating and behavior. But, dont worry much for them. The system they have put in place for their cricket will ensure they are strong again. Link to comment
amits Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i cant understand y some ppl r still supporting aus. aus will slip to no.9 within the next 2 years Link to comment
h4te Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i cant understand y some ppl r still supporting aus. aus will slip to no.9 within the next 2 years :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: :hail: Link to comment
Shane Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: :hail: :dito: Link to comment
amits Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 aus is declining faster than expected & in this decline they r exceeding all expectations. maybe even no.9 could be being a bit optimistic for aus after 2 years Link to comment
graphic23 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Man, there needs to be a poster of the day award. I vote for amits. Its barely 2 hours in this day and already he's posted some gems. Link to comment
DomainK Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i cant understand y some ppl r still supporting aus. aus will slip to no.9 within the next 2 years :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment
Shane Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 aus is declining faster than expected & in this decline they r exceeding all expectations. maybe even no.9 could be being a bit optimistic for aus after 2 years Amits -- Post ICF !!! http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3322/jlue3.jpg Link to comment
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