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Ricky Ponting has stepped down as Australia's captain in Tests and ODIs following their quarter-final exit from the World Cup but will be available for selection as a batsman in both formats. Ponting made the announcement at the SCG on Tuesday, and backed Michael Clarke to take over the leadership of the team.

Ponting said the World Cup exit had prompted his decision and that "no one has tapped me on the shoulder asking me to go."

"I have resigned as captain of both the Test and one-day Australian teams. I will continue to play and am available for selection in both the one day and Test teams," Ponting said. "I have thought long and hard about what Australian cricket needs. Now is the right time for the next captain to assume the responsibility for both the Test and one-day teams link

wat the hell took him so long. that course of action was clear since the the ashes!

love the way how this ends. reminds of Hughes tears.

always good to see the Oz in a pickle!

Maps, u like when the Ozies are down eh

Ponting is a great player ah legend... Batting @ # 3 for all his career in Test and ODIs with over 10K in both form of the game.. He has the record for winning the most tests as captain in the history of the game. Not to mention, many more accomplishments in his long career... Respect to Punter, too bad he was the enemy but you have to admire the chap

Googley wrote:Maps, u like when the Ozies are down eh

absolutely! the enemy bwoy..from long, long time! never let dem up wen yuh have dem dong!

BallOil wrote:Ponting is a great player ah legend... Batting @ # 3 for all his career in Test and ODIs with over 10K in both form of the game.. He has the record for winning the most tests as captain in the history of the game. Not to mention, many more accomplishments in his long career... Respect to Punter, too bad he was the enemy but you have to admire the chap

yeah...wellll! mayyyyybe! I will think about ot later!

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Give Punter credit to know when to bow out