Ponting plans to play on though he is under fire

Australia captain Ricky Ponting confirmed his intention not to retire from one-day international or Test cricket but admits that his fate is now in the selectors’ hands.

Australia relinquished their 12-year grip on the World Cup with Wednesday’s quarter-final defeat by India, while the 36-year-old Tasmanian also skippered the side to their third Ashes defeat under his leadership earlier this year.

Ponting’s detiant century during Australia’s loss to India showed he can still perform at the highest level, but questions remain over his future as administrators undertake a comprehensive review into the national teams’ performance. He said it was “safe to say” he had played his last one-day World Cup match, but reiterated that he has no plans to retire from either Test or one-day cricket.