Champions Trophy, 2009 Natwest ODI Series Was Too Long - Ponting The seven-match ODI series between England and Australia was too long and has disadvantaged the teams ahead of the Champions Trophy, says Ricky Ponting.
Natwest series, 2009 Ponting Not Taken in by England's Spin Ricky Ponting insists Australia do not have a problem against spin bowling despite Sunday's Graeme Swann-inspired defeat to England.
ICC Champions Trophy, 2009 Ponting Backs Youngsters to Shine in CT Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his new-look side can shine at the Champions Trophy which gets underway in South Africa on Tuesday.
ICC rating Aussie Slipped to 3rd Spot in ODI, SA on Top Australia slipped two places to third on the ICC ODI rankings after losing by four wickets to England on Sunday in the final match of a series.
England v Australia, 7th ODI, Chester-le-Street Swann 5-wicket Halls England Avoid Whitewash Graeme Swann took 5 for 28 as England bowled Australia out for 176 and won 7th and last One-day by 4-wickets with 10 overs spare on Sunday and avoid first 7-0 whitewash.
