Ricky PontingWidely considered one of the best batters in the history of the Cricket, dominated the game with their aggressive stroke game and its impeccable technique. The former Australian captain played a crucial role in the domain of his team at the end of the 1990s and 2000s, which led Australia to multiple ICC titles. In all formats, Ponting accumulated more than 27,000 international careers and consolidated its legacy as one of the best played by the game.
A race full of battles against the legendary bowling players
During his illustrious race that covers almost two decades, Ponting faced some of the most fearsome bowling players in the history of Cricket. From burning fast bowling players to masterful spinning, Australian legend found important challenges against bowling players around the world. Whether I was playing in fast and inflatable releases in Australia or addressing the rotation clues in the subcontinent, Ponting’s batting skill was tested against the best.
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Ricky Ponting chooses the toughest bowling players he faced
Speaking in him Howie Games podcastPonting revealed the bowling players that he found more difficult to face in his career. He highlighted the challenge raised by the legendary pacelets as Wasim Akram, shortly Ambroseand Give Steynrecognizing their ability, rhythm and ability to bother batters consistently. When it comes to spinners, Ponting was with Spin’s duo Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble. He also calculated that Sri Lanka Great Muttiah Muralitharan He worried him a lot with his variations.
“Akram, Ambrose, yes, maybe give Steyn, rapid bowling players. The spinners, you know that Harbhajan has taken me more than anyone. Harbhajan, Kumble probably took me more than anyone. Murali was incredibly difficult to face, in Australia or in Sri Lanka, due to the variations he had and the speed he could play. “ Ponting said.
The former Australian captain also appointed Mohammad Asifthe pachystani sailor known for his impeccable control and his ability to balance the ball in both directions.
“Actually, I tell you that he was a very good bowling player: Mohammad Asif. He was a very good bowling player. Sewing, swing bowling player, very good, very skilled for the bowling player “ Ponting added.