Sydney: Ricky Ponting says he has settled any tension that may have arisen over comments in his autobiography towards his successor as Australia captain Michael Clarke.
Clarke came in for some criticism from Ponting, who questioned the 32-year-old's role as vice-captain when he skippered the side as well as his former relationship with model Lara Bingle, in his recently released book ‘At the Close of Play'.
When questioned , Clarke attempted to play down the issue but hinted the Tasmanian would have to make the first move to settle their differences.
'The last thing he wants to be thinking and talking about is something like this. As I spelt out to him in my message I want to make sure he has got a clear mind and can go out and play well and more importantly lead the team well through the Ashes series.
'Hopefully we can put it to bed today.'
