Sachin=GOD Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 A very good team and serious contenders for the World Cup. Watson and Mike Hussey are the key men IMO. If this team does badly in the World Cup then surely it would mean the end of the road for Ponting as captain :hmmm:
Watson87 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 This team is reaching the final for sure. I think they might as well retain the World Cup. They look like the 2nd strongest team after India.
Feed Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Ponting builds up steam in heatwave More... Ponting builds up steam in heatwave Daniel Lane February 6, 2011 AUSTRALIAN cricket skipper Ricky Ponting used Sydney's heatwave conditions to brace himself for the severe conditions he will experience in the World Cup by being locked in a virtual hot box while wearing a beanie, hoodie and track pants. Ponting, 36, hasn't played for more than a month since he was ruled out of Sydney's New Year Test with a broken little finger. However, he has been working hard in the gymnasium, where he has trained alongside elite athletes including World Cup Socceroo Mark Milligan and ironman Mark Simpson. ''He's training hard; he just can't face blokes bowling at 150km/h at the moment,'' said Jock Campbell, the former Australian team conditioner who has helped Ponting follow the rehabilitation program set down by Cricket Australia. ''He has started batting against spinners but he's really being pushed in endurance and speed sessions.'' Ponting's toughest test at the Jock Athletic studio opposite Cronulla Beach was on Thursday. With the outside temperature nudging 40 degrees, Campbell shut the windows, cranked the room temperature up to 42 degrees and pushed the batsman for 30 minutes. ''All the windows were shut and a few of the other people training at the time complained about the heat,'' Campbell said. ''But, as I told them, the reason Ricky has done so well is because he does push himself. Even with his broken finger throbbing and swollen like a balloon, he didn't complain once. It was a great effort. The great players defy the pain. ''Anyone who saw what Ricky has been put through in these heat sessions would have to admire his courage and toughness. He's up there with Steve Waugh as one of the toughest athletes I've trained. ''However, it is a bit of a balancing act because we don't want him to go to the World Cup overcooked or flat and tired.''
Roshanrocks Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 reminds me of Stallone's training in his Rocky movie series
sandeep Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Poontang has been overdoing the fitness thing, not getting enough batting practice - sure he's fit, but can he still bat at a high level?
TumTum Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 reminds me of Stallone's training in his Rocky movie series :cantstop: Loving your "fear" posts RoRo
CSK Fan Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 reminds me of Stallone's training in his Rocky movie series Reminds me of this training video HtiHylo_rMU
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