Ponting buries ghosts on Indian soil
Posted on Oct 09, 2008 at 18:33 | Updated Oct 10, 2008 at 16:49
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Bangalore: After scoring his maiden hundred on Indian soil, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he was happy to break the jinx and said that it was a highly satisfying knock.
"I had played eight Tests here with a 60-plus as the highest. I felt I had a point or two to prove and I got a good hundred today and may be few more round the corner. It's a highly satisfying knock," Ponting said after scoring 123 as Australia finished day one on 254-4.
Ponting said he has been worked hard for this day in India.
"I have been worked hard for the last couple of weeks before coming to India of putting a game plan and technique in place. I gave myself the best chance today. That's what I did and things worked out in my favor. That's what I will do for the rest of the series," he said.
Speaking about his assistant coach Greg Chappell's contribution, Ponting said, "Greg is obviously a great player. He is a very good batting coach.
"We have been interacting with him on playing in these conditions and have received a great input from him. He is a great acquisition to our side. There's no doubt that he has been a great influence on me and for others on this tour as well," he added.
Ponting was all praise for Ishant Sharma and said that the Indian speedster will trouble more international players in the future if he stays fit.
"He is a good bowler, especially with the new ball. He bowled a good spell to me. Initially I was very defensive against him, but once I picked up the pace of the wicket and bounce of the wicket I started playing shots. He has become stronger now and if he stays fit he will trouble other international batsmen."
Ponting was quite satisfied at the end of the day.
"I'm happy at the position our team is in. Shane Watson is the next batsman to come and there are some more to follow. Shane Watson, Brad Haddin and Cameron White are still to come so we should be in a good position tomorrow," he said.
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