Guwahati, Nov 08: Australian skipper Ricky Ponting today said speedster Michael Kasprowicz and batsman Jimmy Maher might be included in the playing XI in the Triseries encounter against New Zealand here tomorrow. Kasprowicz, who sprained his muscle during nets at Gwalior last month, has not played a single match as yet in the tournament. Maher has also failed to find a place in any of the matches. The duo may take the palce of utility player Ian Harvey and middle order bat Andrew Symonds who were nursing niggles, Ponting said. Describing New Zealand as a very good side, Ponting said Stephen Fleming's boys were improving with each outing and the spectacular victory over India in Cuttack must have boosted their morale. Ponting said, his team, despite having assured a place in the final with 18 points, was not complacent. "We may be sitting pretty on 18 points, but as a side we always like to keep improving. We want to better our game in every match," he said. On the draught of runs from his blade, Ponting admitted things had not gone well as far as his batting was concerned. "Hopefully, there will be a turnaround tomorrow. I am really looking forward to score something substantial in the final as that will be the game," he said. Asked if the morning dew would play a determining role in shaping the course of the match tomorrow, Ponting said "I don't want to focus on things which are beyond me".
Bureau Report