Ponting was at Optus Stadium on Friday conducting his Seven Network commentary duties during the first Test against West Indies when he started feeling unwell.
It’s been reported Ponting suffered a heart scare, but no confirmed details have been made public about his condition.
The 47-year-old left the stadium around lunchtime and went to hospital as a precaution. He did not return for the rest of the day, but it’s understood he told colleagues he was feeling okay at hospital.
There is a greater awareness of health issues around former cricketers after the recent death of Shane Warne which followed that of Dean Jones in 2020 and the cardiac episode suffered by Ryan Campbell.
Ponting is a legend of Australian cricket after notching 168 Tests and 375 ODIs during his glittering career.
Source: ESPN Crickinfo