Ponting cleared after Tait blow

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Sri Lanka v Australia, 3rd Test, Colombo

Ponting cleared to play after Tait blow


Ricky Ponting has been passed fit to play in Wednesday's third Test despite being felled by one of his own squad during a net session in Colombo.

The accident happened when Ponting ducked into a short ball from fast bowler Shaun Tait which failed to bounce as much as expected. Despite wearing a helmet, the blow left Ponting bleeding but he was treated in the changing rooms and did not need to visit the local hospital. "It's just a bump on the head," he shrugged. "I'll be all right."

Tait had an impressive run-out in the nets and gave the selectors food for thought should they opt to play three fast bowlers.

© Wisden Cricinfo Ltd



cheers bryan..!!

[Donny]

I could probably think of better ways to impress the skipper but then again ...

[The Prototype]

I guess that's one way to leave you mark