Zaheer highlights Punter's poor Indian record.

So let the mind games begin.








Zaheer: Pressure Is On Ponting


September 25 2008


Ponting - struggles on Indian soil.









Ricky Ponting's below-par record in India will put the Australia captain under tremendous pressure during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, says Zaheer Khan.



Ponting averages just 12.28 from eight Tests in India, compared to a towering overall Test average of 58.37.



"It (Ponting's low average in India) is something that is definitely going to work in our favour," India's left-arm seamer Zaheer told NDTV.



"He is under pressure and this could be his last tour to India as a captain.



"Going by his recent comments, there is clearly pressure on him and that is an advantage to us."



Zaheer was surprised when Ponting declared his side would start as underdogs in the four Test series, which starts in Bangalore on October 9.



"For a captain who is leading the world's best Test side to say something like that shows quite clearly that he is under tremendous pressure," added Zaheer.



"Perhaps it has to do with the fact that he hasn't got runs in India."



Zaheer, however, expects Australia to provide tough opposition despite the only two specialist spinners in the tourists' squad - Jason Krejza and Bryce McGain - both being uncapped.



"It's always a good challenge to play a team that is number one in the Test rankings," he added.



"I think we are up to the challenge.



"We are focusing on our strengths rather than dwelling on the weaknesses of the Australian team."



Playing at home, India lost the series to Australia in 2004, but Zaheer said the players had put that defeat firmly behind them.



"We are not thinking of what's happened in the past now," he continued.



"We can only work on things that is in our control and what we can decide on in the next month.



"We have been playing good cricket in the last few years.



"We definitely would have to play very good cricket to win this Test series."

Bhajji boy will being 'aving a word with Punter for the next 5 weeks.

Zaheer in trying to be a tough guy shock!

And then wets himself hysterically over a glucose product in the batting crease!

The Indians would be crazy not to remind Punter of his carp record in India.

Of course - but I think its comedy that its come from one of the biggest cry babies in their side!

Don't think there is anything wrong in Zaheer's comments.

SG wrote:Don't think there is anything wrong in Zaheer's comments.

Now, there's a surprise.

"We are focusing on our strengths rather than dwelling on the weaknesses of the Australian team."

so lots of sooking and COARIAB then?

[smirk]

Now, there's a surprise.

So please tell me what exactly is wrong with his comments?

1) Ponting's record is dismal in India.

2) Aus are undisputed no.1.

3) One should concentrate on his own strengths and not on opposition's weaknesses.

4) India would've to play out of their skins to win this series.

5) India has played good cricket (overall) during last few years.

6) Indian players have put '04 series loss behind them.

Chandan.

As both skully and I have said - the Indians are well within their rights and I would expect us and the aussies to do the same to point out his poor record.

I just find its funny coming from a guy pretending to be a hardman on the pitch - when in fact he is a big cry baby when he gets it back.

Nath wrote:"We are focusing on our strengths rather than dwelling on the weaknesses of the Australian team."

so lots of sooking and COARIAB then?

[snorfle]

holcs wrote:Chandan.

As both skully and I have said - the Indians are well within their rights and I would expect us and the aussies to do the same to point out his poor record.

I just find its funny coming from a guy pretending to be a hardman on the pitch - when in fact he is a big cry baby when he gets it back.

he got his own back pretty well at tb

Oh we'll get the all in on this thread in vehement defence.

Its too easy guys and gals.

Why did he drop a couple of chocolate eclairs on a length? And the english side wail their hearts out?

he got his own back pretty well at tb

Yep, that was the best part about that episode.