Ponting's future in jeopardy???

[Precambrian]

If he bats against SA the way he batted in Adelaide, runs won't be a problem. Aside from his dismissal, that knock was flawless.

Yip. Although it was against much weaker opposition on a belter. His ODI record this year is baffling though.

 

[Beleg]

^

the record you quoted earlier is perfectly reasonable.

 

[aussie]

Yeah time he did it. Since start of 2007, Ricky's stats are tricky:

1142 runs @ 43.9 from 16 tests. If one removes WI, the average falls to 40.95 from 13 tests.

And the last 2 series, he averages 36.60 from 6 tests (366 runs)

ODIs - Since Jan 08, 278 from 13 ODIs @ 22.

Ha, don't be doing a Richard on us now..

 

[jondavluc]

Its funny how ricky is considered out of form and still averages 40. lots of other teams like New zealand would still kill for a batsmen who averages 40 .

 

[krkode]

Its funny how ricky is considered out of form and still averages 40. lots of other teams like New zealand would still kill for a batsmen who averages 40 .

Yeah. :\

Both India and Australia have/had 3 batsmen who average over 50 and 3 who average over 40. Nobody from NZ is even close to 40.

 

[NZTailender]

Its funny how ricky is considered out of form and still averages 40. lots of other teams like New zealand would still kill for a batsmen who averages 40 .

I love how he removes West Indies for really no good reason. Take out his hundreds and he'll probably average <30!!! Drop him now!

 

[Precambrian]

I love how he removes West Indies for really no good reason. Take out his hundreds and he'll probably average <30!!! Drop him now!

Don't worry, I'll replace WI with NZ after the coming series.

 

[jondavluc]

I love how he removes West Indies for really no good reason. Take out his hundreds and he'll probably average <30!!! Drop him now!

They need it less than New Zealand aleast they have a couple batsmen who average in the 40's.I didn't say bangladesh ethier would you like to point that out too.

 

[NZTailender]

They need it less than New Zealand aleast they have a couple batsmen who average in the 40's.I didn't say bangladesh ethier would you like to point that out too.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say? I was referring to Precambrian when I said 'he' in my previous post.

 

[jondavluc]

Well you quoted me so I thought you meant me.

 

[NZTailender]

Well you quoted me so I thought you meant me.

Ah, sorry I was pretty much agreeing with what you said.

 

[readie]

Even though Ponting is apparently sweet, if he wasn't this is the lineup I would want to see tbh.

Hayden
Katich
Clarke
Hussey
North / Hussey
Symonds/Watson
Haddin
Bowlers.....

Hodge at 3 in a straight swap would be good as well tbph

 

[GIMH]

From a purely parochial point of view I hope he buggers it completely versus the yarps, needs an op & has to miss the Ashes.

yep

 

[morgieb]

Even though Ponting is apparently sweet, if he wasn't this is the lineup I would want to see tbh.

Hayden
Katich
Clarke
Hussey
North / Hussey
Symonds/Watson
Haddin
Bowlers.....

Hodge at 3 in a straight swap would be good as well tbph

Hussey >>> North.
Hodge would be a decent selection too, as would Marsh.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Apparently it's all a "beat up"

http://www.cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=news-display&id=14656

Haha,

I like how the billboards have 'nasal insertion technology'...I've never thought of doing it like that. Pretty kinky if you ask me.

 

[Richard]

Ha, don't be doing a Richard on us now..

Deary me.

Anyway it should be obvious to anyone that Ponting since the Fourth Test 2006/07 hasn't been the force he was previously. Whether the decline is terminal or permanent only time will tell, but I'd say the latter is more likely.

Clearly he's still one of the best batsmen in Australia and no-one is suggesting he should be replaced by anyone, but I think Australian and Ponting fans should regard the idea of him doing what he did 2001-2003 (ie, average 70) again as a bonus rather than an expectation. There's no way anyone can be confident it won't happen, but he's not getting any younger and it's much less likely than more.

 

[Precambrian]

Deary me.

Anyway it should be obvious to anyone that Ponting since the Fourth Test 2006/07 hasn't been the force he was previously. Whether the decline is terminal or perminant only time will tell, but I'd say the latter is more likely.

Clearly he's still one of the best batsmen in Australia and no-one is suggesting he should be replaced by anyone, but I think Australian and Ponting fans should regard the idea of him doing what he did 2001-2003 (ie, average 70) again as a bonus rather than an expectation. There's no way anyone can be confident it won't happen, but he's not getting any younger and it's much less likely than more.

No way he's going to average 70 for a year from now on. He did that when he was in his peak.

BTW its permanent [/pedantic]

Here's Punters average movement at a glance. What a constant rise and then finally a peak and slowly started the slide. Legend.

 

[silentstriker]

Actually, from that data, you can't tell if this slide is any bigger than the one he had, for example, from his 73-85 Test. Now obviously age and other considerations can come into play, but from that chart, the slide isn't so big that you can't see a recovery.

 

[Precambrian]

Actually, from that data, you can't tell if this slide is any bigger than the one he had, for example, from his 73-85 Test. Now obviously age and other considerations can come into play, but from that chart, the slide isn't so big that you can't see a recovery.

However that slide and the subsequent rise was so immediate, this one looks the gentle sloping down.

For just comparison, Tendulkar's, note how gentle but irreversible slope is.

 

[Precambrian]

The ultra consistent S Waugh

Vs
The brilliant freak Lara