Australia’s legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has once again grabbed the headlines, This time he has become a problem for his own team.
Ponting has recently revealed something about Australia’s batting line-up for Ashes 2025, which can benefit the England team.
What is the whole matter?
Ponting recently gave his opinion after Australia’s Test series against West Indies. Australia won this series, but their batting was not very special.
The bowlers performed brilliantly, especially Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland. The West Indies team was bundled out for just 27 runs in the third Test.
But the batsmen disappointed. In the entire series, Australia was able to cross the 300-run mark only once, that too thanks to the lower-order batsmen.
Ricky Ponting unknowingly aids England ahead of Ashes
Ponting revealed his dream batting line-up for the Ashes keeping this weakness in mind. He chose Sam Constas, Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the top order.
The special thing is that Ponting believes that Sam Constas should get a chance in the Ashes. He also praised Cameron Green, who stayed for a long time in difficult conditions against the West Indies.
Ponting says that Green has confirmed his place at number 3. But will this revelation help England in making a strategy against Australia?
Ponting also said that Australia does not have many opportunities before the Ashes. Only a few Sheffield Shield matches and Australia A’s tour are left. It is difficult to make room for new players.
Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw have performed well, but Ponting feels that the selectors will trust the old faces only.
He also considers Jason Sangha a great option, but time is short for him.
Will England get the lead?
Ponting’s words are no less than a gift for England. If Australia’s batting remains weak, England’s bowlers can take advantage of it.
Ashes 2025 will mark the start of Australia’s new Test Championship cycle, and Ponting’s words have already created a stir.
For now, Ponting has revealed a part of Australia’s strategy by giving his opinion.
Now it remains to be seen whether England will take advantage of this opportunity or Australia will win the Ashes again.
