Ricky Ponting returned to the commentary box to perform duties at Perth’s Optus Stadium yesterday after suffering chest pains.
Posted on – Sat 3 Dec 22 at 02:04pm
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
Hyderabad: Former Australia captain Richie Ponting was rushed to hospital yesterday while commentating for a Test match between Australia and the West Indies in Perth.
The Australian star complained of chest pains during the commentary and was immediately taken to the hospital on the advice of the Australian team doctor Ligolding. However, after inspection, it was confirmed that Ponting was in good health.
Soon, he was back on the commentary bench, performing duties at Perth’s Optus Stadium, on his second day of pain. The former right-hander, a member of the Seven Cricket broadcast, spoke about his fitness during a radio presentation ahead of Day 4 of the first NMRA Insurance Test match.
“I mentioned to JL who was commenting on me that I had these pains in my chest … 10 or 15 minutes later, I was in the hospital with the best treatment I could possibly get,” Ricky Ponting said.
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I have my pal JL taking care of me and I’m back here this morning feeling refreshed. Get ready for a great day of Test cricket after missing the best part of yesterday. https://t.co/w98EUZCS8E
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) December 3, 2022
The two-time World Cup-winning captain has completed 71 centuries and 144 half-centuries in his career and scored 27,483 runs across all competition formats. In 2003 and 2007, he represented Australia as the captain and won the ICC World Cup twice.
