Mohali, October 05: Australian captain Ricky Ponting today admitted that his side’s worst fears that V V S Laxman could spoil their chances came out to be true and said it would be a difficult job for them to bounce back in the series after the heartbreaking loss in the opening Test here.
“VVS (Laxman) was our biggest worry, that’s the way he has turned out to be,” Ponting told reporters after the match which they lost by one wicket.
“No doubt the dressing room is very quiet at the moment.
But we have to bounce back. There is no hiding the fact that it is going to be a difficult task and first session of the next (Bangalore) Test would be crucial,” Ponting said.
Ponting said that Laxman, who hit an unbeaten 79-ball 73 to guide India to a memorable win, showed that he is a class player.
–Agencies