Ponting emphasizes importance of scoring runs against Victoria ? Cricket News Update
After hitting a stellar first ton of the domestic season against a pace-driven Victorian side, Tasmanian and Australian veteran batsman, Ricky Ponting, has emphasized the importance of his knock in terms getting into the best shape as possible.
Punter geared up for the gruelling International home summer by helping his state side to a commanding first innings total of 439 against a potent Victorian pace attack, which included James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Clint McKay and John Hastings.
Punter came to the crease following the loss of opener Ed Cowan, and aided Tasmania in ending the opening day one on 315 for 3. Resuming next morning from an individual 89, the 37-year-old brought his 78th first class century off 144 balls and added 62 more before his side eventually declared shortly after lunch. His innings lasted almost six hours, where he took apart all the bowlers to hit 20 fours and a six.
His innings has given him much needed confidence ahead of the South African series where he is expected to face some of world?s best fast bowlers in Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander. All have been at the peak of their powers over the past 12 months, and recently played a pivotal part in ensuring that their side upstaged England as the no.1 ranked Test side.
While Punter has appreciated the quality of their upcoming opponents, he was not intimated over the prospect of facing Steyn and co, claiming that scoring runs against his countrymen in the domestic circuit has allowed him to get in the best shape for the coming weeks.
"Those guys are no quicker than (Peter) Siddle and (James) Pattinson that's for sure," he said."(But) they've got a very well-rounded attack so that's where this week for me was very important.
"I trained all week leading into the game knowing that I had to make the most of my opportunity against a very good Victorian attack to be in the best shape I could for the next few weeks."
He further was hopeful of Tasmania making the most of their dominance when they take the field on day 3. Victoria will commence from 4 for 132.
"Everything has fallen into place so far and we need to keep pushing the game forward tomorrow and see where it takes us."
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