Ricky Ponting Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Health Issue

Aus vs WI Test: Former Australian batting great and captain Ricky Ponting has been rushed to the hospital due to a health scare, according to reports in several Australian media outlets.

Australian batting great and captain Ricky Ponting has been rushed to the hospital due to a health problem, according to reports by several Australian media houses.

Ricky Ponting Rushed To Hospital After Suffering Health Scare On Day 3 Of Aus vs WI Test: Day 3 Of Australia vs West Indies Test

Ricky Ponting, who is working as a broadcaster for The Channel Seven. Covering this Test series suddenly left the ground about lunch time. Also, did not make himself available for commentary sessions after the lunch sessions.

As per the Reports: Day 3 of Aus vs WI Test

Former Australian batting great and captain Ricky Ponting has been rushed to the hospital due to a health scare. A report in Sydney Morning Herald stated that Ponting reported feeling unwell during day three of the Test match and went to the hospital to seek precautionary checks on his heart.

“Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today’s coverage,” a Seven spokesperson said, according to the SMH report.

Ponting’s current health status is yet to be known and at the same time. It also remains skeptical, if he able to resume his commentary duties in this Test match.

Ricky Thomas Ponting was a key member and the leader of the golden generation of the Australian cricket team. Apart from being a part of the Aussies’ three consecutive World Cup triumphs from 1999 to 2007. He also led  the side and gave them two back-to-back Champions Trophy triumphs in the editions 2006 and 2009.

While it has been over a decade since the batting has said good bye to the international cricket. He since then went on to prove his prowess as a broadcaster Also, as a cricket Analyst and a coach. The 47 year old  also worked as a head coach for Mumbai Indians for 2014 to 2016. Also, guided them to their second IPL crown in 2015.

The Charismatic cricketer is currently with the Delhi Capitals as their head coach and under him. The franchise made the playoffs in 2019, and 2021 and finished as the finalists of the 2020 edition.

AUS vs WI Test; Day 3 of Australia vs West Indies Test,

Day 3 – Session 3: Australia lead by 344 runs with 9 wickets remaining in the innings

A lot of disappointment in the Windies camp at the end of Day 3. They fought hard with the bat for almost two whole sessions. But when you come up against a strong side who are playing at home. Then just putting up a fight isn’t enough. The debutant, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and the captain and vice-captain performed well with the bat. But the others weren’t able to contribute much.