Player: | RT Ponting |
Event: | Australia in British Isles 2009 |
DateLine: 3rd July 2009
Former Australia coach John Buchanan might have shifted loyalties to England but he still remains a fan and admirer of Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting.
 
The former coach also expects Ponting's leadership to become more assertive in the Ashes beginning next week in Cardiff. 
Buchanan, hailed Ponting and said that the right-hander would surely answer his critics and prove his captaincy skills in the series starting July 8. 
"He is determined to turn the tables for (the defeat in England in) 2005," Buchanan was quoted as saying by 'The Times'. 
"When he led Australia in the past two Ashes, he was surrounded by good lieutenants, but he is now ready to take the captaincy issue forward and move from a consultative style to one of more direct leadership." 
Describing himself as a fan of Ponting, Buchanan said he looks to be in firm control of the team. 
"I've always been a great fan of Ricky. He is an outstanding team man and he brings that to his leadership style, but it is clear this is now his team," he said.LATEST SCORES
CURRENT EVENTS
- Asia Cricket Council Men's T20I Asia Cup 2025
- Belgium in Austria 2025
- Eastern Europe Cup 2025
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League Two 2023/24 to 2027
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025/26
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier 2025
- Netherlands in Bangladesh 2025/26
- Nordic Women's Cup 2025
- South Africa in Australia 2025
- South Africa in England 2025
- Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe 2025/26
- Sweden in Isle of Man 2025
- Switzerland in Guernsey 2025
- United Arab Emirates Men's T20I Tri-Series 2025
View all Current Events CLICK HERE
