Ricky Ponting Survived a Wrist Blow

Australian captain Ricky Ponting survived a blow to his right wrist on Saturday. A Michael Hussey shot hit Ponting’s wrist, leaving the captain sidelined for the rest of the session. However, it has been reported that Ponting could avoid a major injury this time ahead of their world twenty20 mission starting from 6 June with their opening match against West Indies. It is noteworthy that the batsman underwent a wrist surgery last year.

No doubt, Ricky Ponting is one of the key player of Australian team and one of those few players who carry experience with him. So, missing the captain would have been a huge blow to Australia’s bid to win the twenty20 world cup 2009. The injury was minor and the team physio did not feel any need to have Ponting’s wrist X-rayed. Ponting is now preparing with Australian team at Nottingham for the upcoming twenty20 world cup 2009. Australia will play two warm up matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand on Sunday and Tuesday respectively.

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