Ponting cites Lara as most dangerous opponent
- Published: 4 Dec 2012 at 10.47
- Online news: Sports
Newly retired Ricky Ponting says while India's Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman he played against, West Indian Brian Lara was the opponent he feared most.
File picture. Australia's Andrew Symonds (R) fails to stop a throw as West Indian captain Brian Lara takes a quick run during their ICC Champions Trophy match in Mumbai on 18 October, 2006. Newly retired Ricky Ponting says while India's Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman he played against, Lara was the opponent he feared most.
Ponting pulled stumps on his Australian record-equalling 168-Test career at the conclusion of the third Test loss to South Africa in Perth on Monday.
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