Former Australia captain Ponting again to work after well being scare

PERTH : Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting returned to the commentary sales space for the primary take a look at towards West Indies on Saturday after struggling a well being scare whereas on the job on day three at Perth Stadium.

Ponting, who was rushed to hospital on Friday after having chest pains whereas commentating for the Seven Community, mentioned it had been a “little scary second”.

“I used to be sitting via the comms (commentary) field midway via the stint, then I received a few actually brief, sharp pains via my chest,” the 47-year-old mentioned on Seven’s broadcast at Perth Stadium earlier than the beginning of day 4.

“I kind of tried to stretch it out and do away with it.”

Ponting mentioned he completed his commentary stint however felt a “bit lightheaded and dizzy” and misplaced stability when he stood to maneuver to the again of the field.

He mentioned he then alerted fellow commentator Justin Langer, his former Australia group mate, and a Channel Seven producer, earlier than arriving at hospital some 10-Quarter-hour later.

Ponting didn’t supply any particulars on his situation or the reason for his chest pains.

“It is good to see the little fella not being the robust man, not being the ice man, reaching out to one in every of his buddies,” Langer, standing alongside Ponting, mentioned on Saturday’s broadcast.

Sounding in good spirits, the previous batsman nicknamed “Punter” mentioned he was able to plough again into work.

“I really feel nice this morning, I am all shiny and new this morning,” he mentioned.

(Writing by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Modifying by William Mallard)