Ponting to miss Sri Lanka one-dayer

Michael Clarke will replace Ponting as skipper for
Wednesday's match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which Australia are using as
part of their preparations for the Ashes test series against England.
"I will be flying out tomorrow morning to attend the
funeral and then flying straight back to the ground tomorrow afternoon,"
Ponting told a news conference on Tuesday.
"I wanted to be here yesterday and today to maximise my
time around the team and get my preparation right for the coming games."
Australia will also play the Sri Lankans in Sydney on Friday
and Brisbane on Sunday. The first Ashes test is also in Brisbane and begins on
Nov. 25.