We must learn from defeat, Ponting warns defending champ
China Daily | Updated: 2011-03-21 08:03
COLOMBO - Ricky Ponting warned Australia on Sunday that the defending champion must learn the harsh lessons of its shattering defeat to Pakistan if it want to stay in the World Cup.
Australia lost by four wickets to Shahid Afridi's men, a defeat which ended its 34-match unbeaten streak in the tournament stretching back to the 1999 edition.
It could also mean it faces a titanic struggle against India in the quarterfinals.
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