Date:12/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/12/stories/2008111262071900.htm

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Ponting an ordinary captain, says Thomson

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Melbourne: Ricky Ponting may be considered a premier batsman in contemporary cricket but as a skipper he is pretty ordinary, feels Australian bowling great Jeff Thomson. Thomson said he was never convinced of Ponting’s leadership qualities and the resounding 2-0 series defeat against India only vindicates his view. “I always thought he was an ordinary captain and this proves it,” said Thomson . — PTI