Ponting made an unbeaten 90 from 106 balls in Australia's eightwicket win over Sri Lanka in Hambantota on Sunday helping the tourists to a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series -and the Tasmanian said his form, and his attitude at training, has changed for the better post-captaincy The World Cup on the sub-continent) didn't go to plan as I would have wanted, (but) the one-day series in Bangladesh that we had when I wasn't captain I felt like I played really well there, and I started this series really well," Ponting said."There's no doubt that for me to be able to turn up to training and focus on my batting and fielding only has been nice, I've been able to be that little bit fresher I think and I've felt in control in the two games I've played here so far, so hopefully that continues for the rest of the tour.The 36-year-old Ponting also quashed any doubts he would not continue playing for Australia having surrendered the captaincy, stating that he intended on not only batting for as long as possible, but also playing a major part in helping the side maintain the number one ranking in ODIs."I thought long and hard about the decision I made obviously, but once I'd come to the conclusion that I wasn't captain of the side anymore, it was up to me to be the best batsman I could be for the side, and another pair of ears for Michael if he wanted them," Ponting said."I've never put a finish line on my career at all. I'm still enjoying the game as much as ever, and the last few series' that I've played I've actually started to get back into a bit of touch again with the bat which is nice. I'll just enjoy it for what it is now, and as I said, the number three batsman in the side, the most experienced player, it's up to me to do what I can to win games for the team.Current skipper Clarke praised his bowling attack for setting up the two victories so far this series"I think our fast bowlers have done a really good job, they've executed their plans well, they've used the conditions, they've used reverse swing, they've bowled pretty straight when they've had to at the stumps," he said."I still think Sri Lanka have some very good spinners, they probably haven't put enough runs on the board to put us under pressure, or enough pressure."It helps when you've got two good opening batters as well that have got us off to pretty good starts. Brad (Haddin) missed out today, but Ricky come in and did a great job. I think credit where credit's due, I think our bowlers have done a great job, and we've played pretty well with the bat as well
