Zeecric Bureau
Nagpur, Nov 10: Having lost the Nagpur Test by a huge margin of 172 runs, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting credited the Indians for playing like champions.
Talking in the post match presentation ceremony, Ponting said that the Oz were completely outplayed by the Indians.
"It has been a fair result to tell the truth. We played good cricket in Bangalore but from there we have been chasing our tails. India played good cricket. India`s tactics slowed us down dramatically on that third day. Looking back that was the turning point. We weren`t good enough; probably not patient enough,” said Ponting.
On the reason behind sticking with part time bowlers on Day 4, Ponting said:
"The partnership between Dhoni and Harbhajan was vital. Being nine overs behind doesn`t help you. There was a similar partnership in Bangalore, we didn`t take our chances. We weren`t good enough here and weren`t good enough in Mohali and hence the two results. I am still learning about the game, some of the guys will learn."
Ponting was alll praise for young offie Jason Krejza:
"Jason Krejza has had a very good debut. Other guys too would have learnt. We have a Test series in Australia. This has been as a brilliant tour. We have been here seven weeks and the time has flown quickly."
