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Ponting gave full credit for the victory that the Indians claimed against the once mighty Australians. Ricky himself came under a cloud for letting Indians off the hook on the fourth day. In order to speed up the over rate Ricky Ponting had to use his part-time bowlers who were then methodically taken apart by the Indian skipper and Harbhajan. Around tea India were teetering on the brink of a major collapse as they were 6 wickets down for 166.

Tightening the screws at that point could have resulted in a smaller total for the Australians to chase and may be snatch series levelling victory. But, Ponting chose to make up the over rate at the point or face suspension and fines. Ponting has clarified that bans, suspensions and fines were the last thing on his mind. He wanted to make up on the over rate to play by the rules of the game and he did try hard to get wickets but things just did not work out this time. He was sad and disappointed that people in the know back home were criticizing him. Well, that part of cricket Ponting. Better luck next time.