http://cricketgame-highlight.blogspot.com – A Ricky Ponting masterclass consigned England to their fifth defeat in the one-day series and kept Australia on course for a landmark 7-0 whitewash. Eoin Morgan (58 off 41 balls) helped England to 299, their second-best total in ODI cricket against the old enemy. But on a cracking Trent Bridge wicket, Ponting hit 126 from 109 balls and Michael Clarke 52 in a stand of 133. Late wickets gave England a glimmer of hope but Australia won by four wickets with 10 balls remaining. Read more »

http://www.cricketpulse.com – Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says the future of Tests is at stake under the onslaught of Twenty20 cricket, fearing the huge cash offered by tournaments like the Indian Premier League could draw players away from the traditional five-day format. Read more »

http://indyabytes.com – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no intention of giving up captaincy and is looking to guide the team through the transitional phase."I've never thought about giving up the captaincy or not wanting to do it anymore. I'm really enjoying the job that I've got and I enjoy the challenge of trying to lift the team every day," Ponting was quoted as saying in Sydney Morning Herald. Read more »