Ricky Pointing Dropped From ODI Squad, Not To Feature In International One Day Cricket Match Again

          Ricky Pointing was dropped from the ODI squad on monday and is not to feature in the international matches again. 

         Ponting, who has had a rather poor run of form in the shorter format of the game, went into the series knowing that the axe was hanging on him, but five successive failures in the tournament ended his chances of prolonging his ODI career. 

         National selector John Inverarity cited Ponting’s dismal form in the series - he has made just 18 runs in five innings - as the reason for his axing, and went on to suggest that the 37-year-old’s time as a limited, as he is expected to offer his resignation. However he said he would be available for test matches. 

        The 37-year-old is the second most prolific batsman of all time in limited overs internationals, scoring 13,704 runs in 375 matches since his debut in 1995. 

       "I have been dropped, which is disappointing but I accept that. My performances over the last five games haven't warranted me being there," Ponting told a media conference.
 

        He further said, "It's a bit hard to say I've retired given I've been dropped but I don't expect to play one-day international cricket any more and I'm sure the selectors don't expect to pick me either."

Ponting said he wanted to continue playing test matches. "I've only got Test cricket left now and I want to make every post a winner," he added.

“The team will not seem the same without him, but moving on from the omission of players who have been outstanding over a long period of time is the nature of elite sport.

“Ricky’s record speaks for itself. He is one of the truly great performers in the history of Australian ODI cricket, with his reputation enhanced further by him captaining Australia to two World Cup victories.

“Ricky’s contribution goes far beyond his batting statistics and his brilliant fielding. The example he sets in every respect and his extraordinarily positive influence in the dressing room is acknowledged by all.

“He is held in the highest possible regard by his team-mates and there is no higher accolade than this.”

Australia squad: Michael Clarke (captain), Shane Watson (vice-captain), Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, Peter Forrest, Ryan Harris, Ben Hilfenhaus, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Brett Lee, Clint McKay, Matthew Wade, David Warner.