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Ricky Ponting's clear-cut choice for Australia opener in BGT against India: ‘The only name left for me more or less…’
The likes of McSweeney, Konstas, Bancroft and Harris are vying for the vacant spot, but Ponting has made his choice quite clear for the big role.
Ricky Ponting’s bold pick for Australia’s opener in Border Gavaskar Trophy against India
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has chosen Nathan McSweeney over young talent Sam Konstas for the opening spot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Ponting praised McSweeney's experience and recent performance in an unofficial 'Test' match,
Ricky Ponting names Nathan McSweeney as Australia’s potential opener for BGT 2024-25
Speaking on the same, former cricketer Ricky Ponting stated that he feels Nathan McSweeney should be considered as Usman Khawaja’s partner in the marquee series. The 49-year-old mentioned that he initially felt Sam Konstas would be the perfect replacement but with McSweeney’s recent performances,
Ricky Ponting backs Nathan McSweeney as Test debate continues
Year after year, Ricky Ponting proves himself cricket’s Nostramdamus with uncanny and almost scary commentary predictions which more often than not come true.
Ricky Ponting Tips Surprise Batter As David Warner's Successor, Calls For Australia Debut vs India
With David Warner calling it quits earlier this year and Steve Smith set to return to the his preferred number 4 spot, Australia are in need for an opening partner for Usman Khawaja.
Not Konstas or Bancroft! Ponting picks 25-year-old middle-order batter as Australia's opener for India Tests
Australia's search for a Test opener has reached its last stages with Ricky Ponting finalising his pick. The likes of Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris or Cameron Bancroft haven't really made their mark in the ongoing game for Australia A against India A and Ponting has leaned towards the experienced one.
Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy endorse Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to replace David Warner as Test opener
Ponting and Healy believe 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney is ready to step into the Australian Test side as an opener, ahead of Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, and Cameron Bancroft.
Ricky Ponting makes bold call by predicting Australia's opener to debut against India in BGT
Ponting had said recently the Aussies may thrust teenage opener Sam Konstas into the fray and hand the Under 19 star a debut against India, but the former Australia skipper has changed his selection.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting, Ian Healy back Australia A captain to fill vacant opening slot
Former players Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy have backed Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to take over the vacant opening slot in the national team for the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India,
Ricky Ponting Backs Nathan Mcsweeney To Open The Batting With Khawaja In BGT
Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has backed batter Nathan McSweeney to open the batting with Usman Khawaja in the up
Virat Kohli reveals how Australia's 'all 11 players on one page' mindset is a game changer ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Virat Kohli reflects on Australia's competitiveness in Test cricket. The series, starting November 22 in Perth, will feature five matches, including a day-night Test in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma will captain India,
Ricky Ponting Explains Reason Why CSK Decided To Retain MS Dhoni In IPL 2025
Australia great Ricky Ponting recently expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni and the remarkable career the Indian ...
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“He got the most…”: Ricky Ponting wants THIS Australian batter to open in Border-Gavaskar series
Former captain Ricky Ponting believes that Australia A skipper Nathan McSweeney is better bet to make Test debut ...