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'Frailties in technique': Ricky Ponting slams Australia's top order following collapse in 1st Test vs Bangladesh

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Ricky Ponting called out the technical frailties of Australia's top order after their collapse on Day 1 of the 1st Test vs Bangladesh in Darwin.

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