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Ricky Ponting Resigns

Discussion in 'International Cricket' started by DHCanary, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member
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    Ponting has resigned as captain of Australia's test and one day side, more info here.
     
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  2. Dangerous Marsupial

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    Gotta feel he was pushed into this by the media, shame how such a great player can be forced into this, but he is still a great batsman and long may he continue to be so.
     
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  3. In Bruce I Trust

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    I hope he is remembered for being a great captin and batsman not for his final year in charge or the 2005 ashes loss
     
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  4. stopmeandslapme

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    I'll remember him for GaryPrattGate.
    Great player though, expect he'll continue to play for Aus as they won't be able to replace him.
     
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  5. pompeymeowth

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    Average captain, great batsman would be my view.
    Anyone could have captained Aus in the 90's, early to mid 00's.
    He was exposed, as not being much of a tactician, when the legendary team was broken up.
     
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  6. In Bruce I Trust

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    all the same i hope he isnt remembered for that
     
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  7. billzfantazy

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    He's a moaning git who wouldn't walk when obviously out.
     
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  8. Boktar

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    A great player
     
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  9. RebelBhoy

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    great player
    great leader

    not a great captain
     
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