DURBAN (South Africa) March 24: Ricky Ponting downplayed the century he scored in the second Test against South Africa on Friday to join Don Bradman in the annals of Australian cricket.

Ponting notched up his 29th Test century to lead the visitors to 228 for five and equal the feat of the legendary Bradman.

“I don’t think too many people will be looking at that (me equalling Bradman),” Ponting told reporters after his knock of 103 gave Australia the upper hand at the close of the first day.

“They’ll probably be looking at the amount of games played to get those centuries and I think I’m almost double him.

“I’ve played more than 100 test matches, I should have those sort of figures next to my name if I’m worth my weight in the side.”

Bradman contested 52 Tests at an average of 99.94 to achieve his landmark, while Ponting is playing in his 102nd Test and has an average of just under 58.—Reuters