Ponting defends place in ODI XI
Australia's stand-in captain Ricky Ponting has said he is still worth his place in the ODI team despite a run of four consecutive single-digit scores to begin the triangular series

Ricky Ponting said he was still an important component of the team as one of the senior players from whom a transitional squad must learn • Getty Images
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