Australia’s former skipper Ricky Ponting has been rushed to hospital after he complained of uneasiness on Day three of AUS vs WI Test match. The 47-year-old was doing commentary and felt fine in the morning, but around lunch time the former Aussie batter was rushed to a Perth Hospital.

For the unversed, West Indies and host Australia are playing the first Test match of the series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joined the series as a commentator. According to several reports, on Friday, he suddenly felt pain in his heart and was taken to the hospital in a hurry.

He is currently admitted in a Perth hospital. However, the local website has reportedly confirmed that is Ricky Ponting is feeling fine and had gone to the hospital as a precaution as he was feeling unwell.

On the first day of the first Test match, Ricky Ponting shared a photo on social media, in which fellow cricketers included in the commentary panel, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer were standing next to him.

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Ricky Ponting’s Fans are praying for his well being on social media. The news has also scared the cricket fraternity, as you know that former Australian cricketer Shane Warne also died due to a sudden heart attack. Prayers have been pouring in from all corners of the world for the former Australian skipper.

On the game front, on the the third day of the Australia vs West Indies Test match Australia stands in a very strong position. Coming to bat first after winning the toss, Australia scored 598 runs on the loss of 4 wickets.

Marenas Labushnaya (204) and Steve Smith (200) scored double centuries. West Indies’ first innings was very poor, the team was all out for 283 runs. Currently, Australia is playing its second innings.

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