Ricky Ponting is to step down as Australian cricket captain in Test and ODI cricket. Ponting has today announced he will continue to be available for selection in both forms of the game as a specialist batsman. Ponting said:
I fine batsman no doubt, but as a leader of his team I didn't like him. However, I wish him well and agree it's time to step down.
“I have resigned as captain of both the Test and One Day Australian teams. I will continue to play and am available for selection in both the one day and Test teams.
I have thought long and hard about what Australian cricket needs. Now is the right time for the next captain to assume the responsibility for both the Test and One day teams. We have to be doing everything we can to win back the Ashes in 2013-14 and the World Cup in 2015. It is highly unlikely that I will be still playing so it is the right decision for Australian cricket that the next captain now be appointed. This will give him the opportunity to create his own direction and legacy.
I’d like to thank all of my team mates who I had the pleasure of leading as captain of Australia. I have been extremely proud to walk on to cricket grounds all over the world and lead such an incredible list of Australian cricketers. Together we achieved some amazing results, enjoyed some great times and have shared success that is incomparable on the world cricketing stage."
I fine batsman no doubt, but as a leader of his team I didn't like him. However, I wish him well and agree it's time to step down.
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