AUS vs WI 1st Test: Ricky Ponting RUSHED to HOSPITAL in Perth due to scary heart condition

Australia's legendary batter and captain Ricky Ponting suffered from a huge health scare during the Test match between Australia and West Indies. As per Sydney Morning Herald, Ponting reported that he was not feeling well on Day three of the Test match taking place at the Optus Stadium. He travelled to seek precautionary checks on his heart. "Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today's coverage," a Seven spokesperson said as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald. It has been a difficult couple of years for Australian cricket as far as heart health is concerned.

This year, the game lost two of the biggest legends to wear Australian colours, Rod Marsh and Shane Warne in March. Dean Jones, another Australian batter also suddenly passed away due to a heart attack in September 2020.

Ricky Ponting taken to Perth Hospital after heart scare. He is very well & fine now.#RickyPonting #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/ESWF4p82vP — Cricket Master (@Master__Cricket) December 2, 2022

Also, former Western Australia wicketkeeper and more recently Netherlands coach, Ryan Campbell also experienced a cardiac episode in April this year, due to which he almost died. Ponting has represented Aussies in 168 Tests, having scored 13.378 runs at an average of 51.85, with 41 tons and 62 fifties.In 375 ODIs, he scored 13,704 runs at an average of 42.03, with 30 centuries and 82 fifties.

In 17 T20Is, he made 401 runs at an average of 28.64 and scored two fifties. He was a part of Australian team that won three straight 50-over World Cups in 1999, 2003 and 2007, leading the side to triumphs in later two tournaments as skipper. (With ANI inputs)