Ricky Ponting was shifted to the hospital due to heart trouble

 Perth: Australia's two-time World Cup champion captain Ricky Ponting has been taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack.

According to media reports, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting suffered a heart attack during the Test series between Australia and West Indies, after which he was immediately shifted to a hospital in Perth.

Ricky Ponting, acting as broadcaster for The Channel Seven for coverage of the Test series, left the commentary during the lunch break in the match.

Meanwhile, a Channel 7 spokesperson has confirmed that Ricky Ponting is unwell and will not be providing commentary for the remainder of today's coverage.

Career of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting:

Star batsman Ricky Ponting is seen as the golden era captain of the Australian team, apart from being a part of Australia's three consecutive World Cup victories from 1999 to 2007, he led the Kangaroos in the 2006 and 2009 editions.

It has been more than a decade since Ponting retired from international cricket, the 47-year-old also coached Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2014 to 2016.