2001 series against India was probably the most remarkable Test series I have played in: Ricky Ponting

Sep 8, 2016 at 11:24 AM

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2001 series against India was probably the most remarkable Test series I have played in: Ricky Ponting

Legendary Australian batsman Ricky Ponting has said that the historic 2001 Test series in India was one of the most remarkable series that he has ever played in.

The series was fiercely fought between the two great rivals and the hosts defeated the Aussies by 2-1 to win a historic series.  After being thrashed in the opening Test at Mumbai by 10 wickets, the Indian team staged a remarkable comeback to win the next two Tests at Kolkata and Chennai in style.

Recalling the series, the former Australian skipper said: “2001 series was probably the most remarkable Test series I have played in. We lost the series but the level of cricket that was played and the intensity with which the series was played, the audience in attendance right through the series was unbelievable.

“All finishing off..going to Kolkata… when you ask (commentator) Harsha Bhogale about his most memorable Test match, pretty sure the Kolkata Test will be one right at the top. (VVS) Laxman 280, (Rahul) Dravid 180, after being enforced follow on, India declared a few hundreds in the front and just had over a session to bowl us out and they did. It was not our proudest moment, but certainly one of Indian cricket’s proudest moment. Then went on to the third Test (in Chennai), that ended up with India hanging on, to win the series. Remarkable series,” Ponting said.

The retired cricketer also said that the upcoming series between South Africa and Australia is going to be a great one.

“I mean both (are) quite evenly matched teams right now. Both have got good fast bowling attacks, Mitchel Starc (of Australia) has taken his game to a new level with the red ball. (From) South Africa’s point of view, looks like Dale Steyn is back bowling well again which is a great sign.

“They have still got guys like (Hashim) Amla, (AB) de Villiers, those guys (JP) Duminy in the middle order, they are world-class players,” Ponting opined.

“Whenever Australia and South Africa compete, it is generally a pretty good contest. Australian boys will have to be at the top of the game (and) all and it should be a great series,” he added.

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