Pakistan vs Australia 1st Odi Live Streaming

Watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st Odi Live Streaming online for free. When Ponting retired from Twenty20 internationals last year, it was to help him stay fresh for Tests and ODIs. He also wanted to make it to the 2011 World Cup - remember that tournament? - as Australia, who have not been beaten this millennium, aim for a fourth consecutive trophy.

Ponting has also been let go by Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and isn't bothered. In the current climate, ditching Twenty20s is like house-hunting in the desert when everyone else is looking near the beach. It is important to Ponting that the 50-over format survives and his team will attempt to show its best qualities from Friday when they face Pakistan at the Gabba.

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Ponting is wary of the unit and expects them to be a challenge over the next five matches. "We know Pakistan are a dangerous one-day team and at different times I am sure they will be very good," he said. "We just have to make sure we don't let a lot of their match-winning players have too much of an effect on this series." The future of 50-over cricket in Australia may depend on it.