Twenty20 World Cup 2007: Australin may miss Ponting for Twenty20 world Cupu!

At the eleventh hour of the preparation and before the time of Australian team left to South Africa the questions arise that the Australian captain Ricky Ponting will not go to the attend the twenty20 world cup which will be in South Africa from 11 September 2007.

Cricket20 reported that he will not join for his family problem and the opinion of that Vice-captain Adam Gilchrist would not elaborate on Ponting's family-related issue, but is confident the captain will be available in time for the opening match against Zimbabwe on 12 September.

"I've been in touch with him and he said he's most likely at the moment to join us again in a few days' time, but we'll just wait and see how things pan out over the next few days," said Gilchrist.

"He is obviously disappointed not to be with the team for the start of the tour and has asked if his privacy could be respected in the meantime."

I am not sure, what is the main factor of the absence of Ricky Pointing. All are hopping that he will join on the first match on 12 September along with Zimbabwe.