Ricky Ponting taken to hospital during Day 3 of the Australia-West Indies Test in Perth

Ricky Ponting was rushed to hospital during Day 3 (Friday, December 2) of the ongoing Australia versus West Indies Test in Perth. The former Aussie captain is working for Channel 7 as a commentator.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Ponting had to be taken to a Perth hospital at around lunchtime and was absent on air for the afternoon session.

However, the Tasmanian has reportedly confirmed that is feeling fine but went to the hospital as a precaution due to feeling unwell.

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Australia gain 315-run lead after bowling out West Indies

Australian cricket team. (Image Credits: Getty)

The hosts have managed to take a massive 315-run lead, having skittled the West Indies for 283 in their first innings. The visitors resumed the day at 74-0 and fought hard, led by skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, who top-scored with 64.

The left-handed batter stitched together a 78-run opening stand with Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who on debut scored a magnificent 50. The new ball did the trick for Australia as Mitchell Starc struck twice to dismiss Jermaine Blackwood and keeper-batter Joshua de Silva.

Nkrumah Bonner suffered a concussion and was subbed out by Shamarh Brooks, who scored a gritty 33. Nevertheless, the home side's bowling unit proved to be too good for the Windies. Starc and Cummins shared three wickets each, while Nathan Lyon picked up a couple.

Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood followed with one each. Double hundreds from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne propelled Australia to a daunting 598-4 before the declaration.

Australia remain in pole position to take a 1-0 lead in the series ahead of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, which will be a pink-ball affair. Cummins and Co. are also atop the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) table.

The Aussies have two more series to go in the WTC and have a shot at playing in the final.