In the second semifinal between India vs Australia will take place at Durban at IST 21:30. But Australia will play along with India without Ponting. Absence of Ponting, Gilchrist will lead the team. It’s a very bad news for Australian. During the match along with Pakistan, Ponting suffered a hamstring strain while batting during Australia’s six-wicket loss to Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday night. Ponting’s injury, which did not allow him to field against Pakistan, comes ahead of Australia’s must-win clash against Sri Lanka in Cape Town on Thursday.
Ponting may not attend the 7 matches’ series along with India form 29 September. Team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said Ponting have to rest two or three weeks. As the series durations are 19 Sep to 17 Oct, so Ponting hope that he could attend last two matches.
"Brad Haddin has been added to the touring squad and will take part in the Indian tour until such time as Ricky recovers. Although Ricky's injury is very disappointing it gives us an opportunity to recognise the outstanding performances of Brad Haddin domestically and in his limited opportunities for Australia in the past 12 months."
Pontinng’s absence would suffer Australia both Twenty20 and tour of India. Anyway, we hope that he will come round soon and will back to the team.