Warne expects Ponting to learn from Mistake!

The legend Australian spinner Shane Warne has expressed surprise over Ponting move on the fourth day of the final test against India in Nagpur. His tactics of using part time bowlers after team was really surprising because he always put team first.

"His tactics surprised me - and everyone else - because he is naturally an attacker," Warne wrote in his column in the Herald Sun. "The reason he is under pressure is that it looked like he put himself in front of the team, and that just isn't Punter. Having played with him for a long time, he was one of the guys that put the team first - always."

"If it meant throwing his wicket away in the chase for quick runs, he would do that. And there have been previous captains who would not do that. I just think he got it wrong this time and I'm sure he will be a better captain for the experience."

"Hopefully Ricky understands where everyone's criticism is coming from, takes it on board and does not wipe people," Warne said. "I'm sure if he thinks it through, he could do worse than ask Ian Chappell or Allan Border out for dinner and chat about it. He might just pick up something."

Ponting received criticising from all over cricketing world for his poor tactics. Though coach Tim Nielsen and Cricket Austrlia CEO Sutherland backed his decision, they were also surprised by his move.

Steve Waugh Too Not Happy with Ponting Decision!

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh also criticised Ponting for his poor decision to use part time bowlers after tea on the fourth day. India were struggling at 166 for 6 with tail enders to follow.

The use of part time bowlers like Hussey and Michael Clarke was the turning point with Dhoni and Harbhajan adding runs on the board. Though Dhoni is a recognized batsman, Bhajji was not. He scored 50, his second in the series. They added 108 for the 7th wicket and took the lead beyond 350 where Ponting could have restricted India to less than 300 including the lead.

"I am sure Ricky would regret the decision," Waugh told the Herald Sun. "Winning the Test match is what mattered. You have just spent six weeks in the subcontinent. You just don't take your foot off the gas."

The Australian team were running late in overs. During tea, the umpires warned Ponting about the slow over rate. Ponting was under pressure to complete 25 overs in 75 minutes. Ponting was later fined for slow over rate.

"There are far too many stoppages," he said. "I remember when I played it was considered a badge of honour not to have a drink in a session [apart from the scheduled drinks break]. And no one died from dehydration. These days there are far too many drinks breaks. It's ridiculous. But it is just not the captain's fault. It is up to coaches, referees and umpires to keep the show moving."