Ponting and the anatomy of a pull

To a certain extent, the shots they play become an integral part of a cricketer's identity. In Ricky Ponting's case, it's the pull shot. In an interview with IPLT20.com, Ponting deconstructs his technique and recollects the most hostile spell of fast bowling he faced

I've still got a video of Shoaib Akhtar bowling to me at the WACA and that's the fastest spell I've faced in my career. I remember Justin Langer was at the other end batting with me and he wouldn't run. I was stuck there at one end facing Akhtar and Justin was at the other end leaning on his bat and making sure that I face all the balls.