Ricky Ponting out of First Test

[biased indian]

Ricky ponying has been ruled out of the first test aganist india to be played in Bangalore.

and there is unconfirmed reports that he might miss more than one match

 

[luckyeddie]

Ricky ponying has been ruled out of the first test aganist india to be played in Bangalore.

and there is unconfirmed reports that he might miss more than one match

Six weeks, the talk is

 

[biased indian]

may be that will even out the almost certain absence of sachin in indian team

 

[superkingdave]

oh he's injured! i thought he might have decided to drop himself after yesterday!

 

[Mister Wright]

I wonder if Australia will call up a replacement or whether they will keep the 16 man touring squad. If they don't Clarke or Watson will be making their debuts.

 

[Mister Wright]

Ponting ruled out of first Test

Article for anyone interested.

 

[Sanz]

I think Clark will fill in for him and there is a good chance that he will do well because IMO he a good player of spin.

 

[Richard]

Couldn't this be posted in the Australia in India thread?

 

[luckyeddie]

Couldn't this be posted in the Australia in India thread?

Not at all - Aussies losing their captain is a big issue and deserves a thread all of its own.

 

[arjwiz]

Well then, if Clarke does fill in, i anticipate a dream debut from him. Clarke is one of the best all-round youngsters in the game , and he deserves his baggy green, if he does get it.

 

[Mr. P]

I think the selectors will probably call someone up to replace him. Not sure though, this is really annoying

 

[Jono]

Ouch. Two awesome batsman possibly out of the first test. Not good

 

[a massive zebra]

At least it evens itself out.

 

[Mister Wright]

Newsflash

Steve Waugh Comes Out of Retirement to Lead Australia Against India

 

[tooextracool]

would that be a good thing though?

 

[Waughney]

Newsflash

Steve Waugh Comes Out of Retirement to Lead Australia Against India

Damn you! My heart jumped for a second
CW's Article

 

[Mister Wright]

Damn you! My heart jumped for a second
CW's Article

HaHa. Do you like how I did it underlined in blue, so people would think it was a link?

I don't think the selectors are leaning towards Gilchrist as captain. He will be mentally tired after being behind the stumps for close to 200 overs. The selectors would have announced him captain straight away if they were going to name him.

I wouldn't be surprised if they call on Steve Waugh and if he accepts, it is an important tour, so an established captain and player of Waugh's calabre can not be thrown out so lightly. Also, Waugh has stated publicly that India is his 'final frontier' and what fitting way for him to finish his career again with revenge against India in India.

If they don't go for Waugh, I think Lehmann & Hayden and maybe Langer (doubtful) will be the leading candidates.

 

[tooextracool]

I wouldn't be surprised if they call on Steve Waugh and if he accepts, it is an important tour, so an established captain and player of Waugh's calabre can not be thrown out so lightly. Also, Waugh has stated publicly that India is his 'final frontier' and what fitting way for him to finish his career again with revenge against India in India.

If they don't go for Waugh, I think Lehmann & Hayden and maybe Langer (doubtful) will be the leading candidates.

really? IMO the only reason waugh retired before india was because he was under pressure from the selectors , waugh himself hinted at it when he suggested in the post match interview that he thought he was good enough to be able to carry on for another year or so.....

 

[Waughney]

HaHa. Do you like how I did it underlined in blue, so people would think it was a link?

That was what got me.

I don't think the selectors are leaning towards Gilchrist as captain.

I'm pretty sure that he will be the replacement. He is vice-captain and has a few games experience. I seriously doubt they would throw Hayden in. Lehman will certainly be playing a role in setting feilds etc. as he is a senior member of the team. However, Gilly is second in line and will get the nod.

 

[Waughney]

really? IMO the only reason waugh retired before india was because he was under pressure from the selectors , waugh himself hinted at it when he suggested in the post match interview that he thought he was good enough to be able to carry on for another year or so.....

As much as I hate to admit it, his desicion to retire was greatly influenced by the selectors and their pressure on him.