CLEAN: Cricket: Ponting to play on in Tests after ODI dumping

The speaker reflects on their international cricket career, acknowledging the nearing end of their one-day cricket journey. They express no desire for a grand farewell series, emphasizing performance as the key to staying in the team. The speaker praises the selectors for introducing fresh talent and discusses their focus on test cricket, drawing inspiration from past cricket legends. They express a desire to continue contributing to Australian cricket and aspire to improve their performance in future Ashes tours.

What is the speaker's perspective on having a farewell series?

• They are eager to have a grand farewell.

• They are undecided about having a farewell series.

• They prefer to retire quietly without a big farewell.

• They want a farewell series only if they win.

According to the speaker, what is crucial for maintaining a place in international sports?

• Being a senior player

• Popularity among fans

• Consistent performance

• Having a farewell series

What change in the team does the speaker appreciate?

• Retirement of senior players

• More international tours

• Increase in match fees

• Introduction of younger players

What does the speaker hope to achieve in the future regarding Test cricket?

• To retire from all forms of cricket

• To focus solely on Test cricket

• To become a cricket coach

• To play in the IPL

What is the speaker's goal concerning the Ashes series?

• To win the series as a coach

• To watch the series as a spectator

• To participate and create better memories

• To retire after the series