<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital on Friday after suffering a heart problem while commentating during day three of Australia's first test against West Indies at Perth Stadium, reports in Australian media said.</p>.<p>According to the reports, Ponting left the Perth Stadium around lunchtime after feeling unwell.</p>.<p>The 47-year-old is part of the Seven Network's commentary team for Australia's two-test home series against West Indies.</p>.<p>"Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today's coverage," a spokesperson for broadcaster Channel 7 said in a statement to Australian media.</p>
<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital on Friday after suffering a heart problem while commentating during day three of Australia's first test against West Indies at Perth Stadium, reports in Australian media said.</p>.<p>According to the reports, Ponting left the Perth Stadium around lunchtime after feeling unwell.</p>.<p>The 47-year-old is part of the Seven Network's commentary team for Australia's two-test home series against West Indies.</p>.<p>"Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today's coverage," a spokesperson for broadcaster Channel 7 said in a statement to Australian media.</p>