The 47-year-old went for checks after feeling unwell around lunchtime, with The Australian newspaper saying it was a heart issue but not serious.
"I only heard it a minute ago," Australian skipper Pat Cummins said in a press conference after the third day's play. "Obviously wish Ricky the best, was just chatting to him this morning out in the field. By all reports, it sounds like he's going okay.Ponting, who played 168 Tests and 375 ODIs during a glittering career, commentated in the morning session but missed the remainder of play.
Heart condition again.... Vaccine