Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said Sunday he has no intention of calling time on his Test career and was looking forward to taking on bitter rivals South Africa later this year. The 37-year-old, who has already quit one-day internationals, has struggled for runs on the current Caribbean tour with scores four, 14, seven and 41 prompting some to predict that the third Test against the West Indies could be his last. But Ponting, fired up by an impressive home series against India where he scored 544 runs in four Tests against India, at an average of 108.80, is adamant he still has a role to play. “My love for the game and passion and desire to play and be successful hasn’t changed,” said Ponting on the eve of the final Test which starts at Windsor Park on Monday. “Even when things were really tough a few months ago, all I wanted to do was try to give myself the best chance to be able to play well again. “I felt I got there through the summer and I feel like I’m batting really well at the moment. I’ve still got a few things I want to achieve and a few games of cricket I want to be a part of and win for Australia. “As long as I feel I can play a role winning games of cricket for Australia I’ll continue to do it. I’m enjoying it as much as ever and probably working harder than ever on my game.”
