Ricky Ponting steps down as Captain!
Yeah, hard to digest, but its true! .
Source: Australia news: Ricky Ponting steps down as captain | Australia Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo
Yeah, hard to digest, but its true! .
Ponting said: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.
Today is a new start for me and I am very excited about the future. I will give my complete support to our new captain and continue to do my best to set the best possible example for my teammates and emerging cricketers alike.
Source: Australia news: Ricky Ponting steps down as captain | Australia Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo