da betsul： Reactions from former players, Cricket Australia members and the Australian Prime Minister about Ricky Ponting’s resignation as captain

da dobrowin： ESPNcricinfo staff29-Mar-2011″I get the feeling that the burden of captaincy in recent times may have been weighing heavily on his mind. The fact that he’s given up the captaincy might just bring him up to play some of his best cricket over the next couple of years.”
“I cannot remember the last time that an Australian captain didn’t captain the side but continued on and played as well.”
“We’ve seen guys like Sachin Tendulkar probably being in the best form of his career probably into his late 30s, and Ricky’s still very fit and obviously very hungry, so he’s got a lot to offer just as a player, and as a backup to Michael Clarke with regard to tactics and bringing younger players on.”
“Respect to Ricky Ponting.. Never easy giving up something that you love doing.. Lots of runs still in him though.. Bowlers beware.”
“He’ll play a very significant part in the rebuilding of Australian cricket and is handing it over at an appropriate time to his successor.”
“He’s our greatest batsman after (Don) Bradman… I think all of us would wish him well in whatever he chooses to do for the balance of his life.”
“On countless occasions he has carved an innings of strength to truly lead from the front on the big stage and was an inspirational figure to play under.”
“His leadership as captain has been outstanding and I sometimes think his brilliance with the bat has overshadowed his fine work as captain.”
“Those close to the team know his true worth in guiding his players and setting a personal example of commensurate professionalism, particularly in recent years following the retirement of so many greats of the game.”