
Ricky Ponting has step down as Australia's captain in Tests and ODIs following their quarter-final way out from the World Cup but will be obtainable for selection as a batsman in both formats. Ponting made the statement at the SCG on Tuesday, and backed Michael Clarke to take over the leadership of the team.
Ponting said the World Cup exit had encouraged his decision and that "no one has tapped me on the shoulder asking me to go." "I have resigned...