Sydney, Nov 24 : Former Australian selector Greg Chappell has thrown his support behind under-pressure Ricky Ponting, saying that the 36-year-old still has a future in Test cricket despite a dismal run of form.
“I don’t want to see him retire. I think he’s an important cog in the regeneration of the Australian side,” the Age quoted Chappell, as saying.
“You don’t discard champions lightly … when you’ve got one who’s still committed and keen to play his part in Australian cricket, I’d be giving him a bit more time yet,” he added.
Since the Ashes last December, Ponting has averaged just 14.15 from 13 innings.
However, his gritty knock in Australia’s record-breaking chase in the second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg has proved that he deserves a spot in the squad.
(ANI)
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