February 15th, 2010 by admin

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has stated that his latest ODI century at the Gabba was down to extra time in the nets correcting technical glitches and flaws that had undermined his one-day batting performances. Ponting hit 106 from 112 balls to set up a series-securing victory over the West Indies to show he was back near his best after a poor summer.

Ponting said he had worked hard with head coach Tim Nielsen in ironing out some technical issues, making him feel more comfortable at the crease.

“I have been working pretty hard with the coaching staff on a few little things. It was my turn that I made sure I got us through and we got a big score and we didn’t let an opportunity slip,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ponting, as saying.