'Very Embarrassing': Ponting Tears Apart Australia After Bangladesh Shock Ricky Ponting's candid assessment of Australia's nine wicket defeat to Bangladesh has left little room for debate: "very embarrassing" is how he described the team's performance.
As a former Australian captain, Ponting knows what it takes to win at the top level. For years, Australia has been one of the dominant forces in international cricket.
However, the loss to Bangladesh marks a turning point – not just in terms of their on field fortunes but also in how they perceive themselves.