Australia in Zimbabwe 2003-04

Ponting stumped for positives

In the underwhelming aftermath of Australia's bastardised visit to Zimbabwe, Ricky Ponting was given pause for thought by the obligatory question of what, if anything, his team had gained from the venture. Ponting pondered, and eventually plumped for the comfortable backward defensive: 'Good question.'


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Shane Watson in the nets at Harare Sports Club ahead of Saturday's final ODI  © Getty Images
Shane Watson in the nets at Harare Sports Club ahead of Saturday's final ODI © Getty Images