Ricky Ponting is confident there will be no
repeat of the poor form against South Africa which threatened to end his
Test career.
Friday's first Test marks the first time Australia's leading
run-scorer has faced the South Africans since a two-match series which
brought him just 70 runs - 62 of them in his final innings.
was without a Test century in almost two years but, rejuvenated by that
fifty in Johannesburg, the former captain went on to enjoy a bumper
home series against India.And ahead of the Gabba opener he told Sky Sports News: "I had a good summer last year but I'm not going to rest on that.
"I want to keep challenging myself and see where I can take my game. I'm confident that through this series I'll have a big impact."
Ponting is expected to be fit despite a hamstring niggle, while Victoria batsman Rob Quiney is in line to make his debut in place of the injured Shane Watson.
Captain Michael Clarke
said: "He's very mature - a senior player who's played a lot of first-class cricket. He'll fit in very comfortably."http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12175/8228448/Ricky-Ponting-ready-to-make-big-impact-on-South-Africa-series
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