Predict Ricky Ponting's test future.

Ruckus · 27-09-2011, 07:41 AM

Three things to predict:

1. When will he retire from test cricket? Will there be a batting rebirth, or will his form continue to wither away until the end?
2. How many test centuries will he end up with?
3. What will his final test average be? (See poll).

Obviously very hard to predict, but it's all in good fun...just give it your best shot and in a couple of years (if that) it might actually be suprising upon reflection.

For reference, his current average is 53.13

Cabinet96 · 27-09-2011, 01:31 PM

I reckon he will hit form again. He looked in pretty good form in the Sri Lanka ODI series and is a very determined guy.

BoyBrumby · 27-09-2011, 01:49 PM

I think the downturn's being going on too long to realisitically call it a blip now.

I've no doubt he can do a job for Oz still, but doubt whether he'll touch the heights of his peak. Since the dawn of 2009 he's played 50 innings in 27 tests for just two tons at an average of 37.29.

For me the question is whether he'll want to go on being a merely very decent test batsman for an extended period.

Neil Pickup · 27-09-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeusEx

Three things to predict:

1. When will he retire from test cricket? Will there be a batting rebirth, or will his form continue to wither away until the end?
2. How many test centuries will he end up with?
3. What will his final test average be? (See poll).

Obviously very hard to predict, but it's all in good fun...just give it your best shot and in a couple of years (if that) it might actually be suprising upon reflection.

Edit: I forgot to add an irrelevent poll option...but by the way things are going the >57 option will ...er..probably suffice. Should be another option, 56-57, as well...but just assume the 55-56 option is really 55-57 (unless mods can add the other one in?)

Options added.

GingerFurball · 27-09-2011, 04:55 PM

What's it now, 53?

It'll keep sliding south IMO.

Burgey · 27-09-2011, 04:55 PM

Will become an umpire then match referee, and not brook any argument. A sideways glance will lead to suspensions being handed out.

zaremba · 27-09-2011, 05:03 PM

he will make a killing promoting a radical new hair transplant system, utilising spare hair from his own forearms and palms

Top_Cat · 27-09-2011, 05:18 PM

Will plunder India here then retire.

Flem274* · 27-09-2011, 05:48 PM

99.94

AlwaysProteas · 27-09-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Cat

Will plunder India here then retire.

As much as I like Ponting and want him to do well, his chances aren't looking good after he failed to capitalize on SL's weak bowling attack.

GotSpin · 27-09-2011, 06:05 PM

Stop being so damn stubborn Punter. Put the glossy shots away and grind out some runs. It helps no one getting out for fabulous 30s

Cruxdude · 27-09-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GotSpin

Stop being so damn stubborn Punter. Put the glossy shots away and grind out some runs. It helps no one getting out for fabulous 30s

This.

Jono · 27-09-2011, 07:29 PM

Has a South African tour to come as well to consider.

Reckon he'll end up with an average of 51 or thereabouts.

Burgey · 27-09-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotSpin

Stop being so damn stubborn Punter. Put the glossy shots away and grind out some runs. It helps no one getting out for fabulous 30s

Don't think it's a conscious decision tbh.

GotSpin · 27-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgey

Don't think it's a conscious decision tbh.

A couple times he has been set and gifted it away by wafting away outside off stump or playing at deliveries that could be easily left.

View Poll Results: What will Ponting's final test average be?
<50	5	11.11%
50-51	3	6.67%
51-52	6	13.33%
52-53	14	31.11%
53-54	8	17.78%
54-55	2	4.44%
55-56	1	2.22%
56-57	0	0%
>57	0	0%
99.94	6	13.33%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

27-09-2011, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ruckus International Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 5,760	Predict Ricky Ponting's test future. Three things to predict: 1. When will he retire from test cricket? Will there be a batting rebirth, or will his form continue to wither away until the end? 2. How many test centuries will he end up with? 3. What will his final test average be? (See poll). Obviously very hard to predict, but it's all in good fun...just give it your best shot and in a couple of years (if that) it might actually be suprising upon reflection. For reference, his current average is 53.13 Last edited by Ruckus; 27-09-2011 at 10:20 PM.

27-09-2011, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,633	I think the downturn's being going on too long to realisitically call it a blip now. I've no doubt he can do a job for Oz still, but doubt whether he'll touch the heights of his peak. Since the dawn of 2009 he's played 50 innings in 27 tests for just two tons at an average of 37.29. For me the question is whether he'll want to go on being a merely very decent test batsman for an extended period. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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27-09-2011, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cabinet96 International Vice-Captain Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London, England Posts: 4,109	I reckon he will hit form again. He looked in pretty good form in the Sri Lanka ODI series and is a very determined guy.

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27-09-2011, 07:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,514	Has a South African tour to come as well to consider. Reckon he'll end up with an average of 51 or thereabouts.

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