The 2 Australian greats have been lavishing reward on Usman Khawaja and David Warner for giving guests an excellent begin of their pursuit of 384 however Karthik was fast to remind them what occurred throughout 2009 Ashes sequence.
“The 2 Australian commentators right here going gaga over how properly Australia are going. Here’s a second although, that occurred just a few Ashes in the past. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey had placed on a partnership of 127 earlier than this occurred. What occurred after that, I believe it’s best Ricky explains. They misplaced the Check and the Ashes publish that,” Karthik mentioned as Ponting and Taylor burst into laughter
However Ponting and Taylor additionally determined to present it again to Karthik saying: “Gee have a little bit of that, there you go. Dinesh Karthik’s turn out to be an honorary Englishman in a single day hasn’t he?” mentioned Taylor. “Simply ensuring he has a contract subsequent 12 months, is not he? Locking himself within the Sky field. Good work DK,” Ponting added.
In a memorable second throughout the fifth Check at The Oval, Ricky Ponting, who was batting brilliantly at 66, discovered himself in a regrettable run-out scenario. The Australian skipper had fashioned a formidable 127-run partnership for the third wicket with Michael Hussey.
It was a younger Andrew Flintoff who exhibited exceptional fielding abilities. When Hussey known as for a fast single, Ponting responded eagerly, however the determination proved to be ill-fated. Flintoff swooped in with lightning velocity, gathering the ball and delivering a exact throw to the striker’s finish.
