Ponting cleared for tour of India

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SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters): Australia captain Ricky Ponting will remain with the squad for their one-day tour of India despite suffering from a hamstring injury, Cricket Australia said.
Ponting has been ruled out of the rest of the current Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa but will fly with the team to India next week for seven one-day internationals.
"Ricky Ponting is making excellent progress following his hamstring strain in the game against Pakistan Tuesday," Australia chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said in a statement. "Ricky will be coming on the tour of India and will resume playing as soon as he is medically cleared."
Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been added to the touring party and will cover for Ponting until he recovers.