NEW DELHI: Legendary Ricky Ponting feels England’s progressive ‘Bazball‘ strategy left the Australian workforce in a state of disarray through the just lately concluded Ashes collection which resulted in a 2-2 draw. The strategy led to a outstanding turnaround for the English aspect, who managed to recuperate from a frightening 0-2 deficit.
Following convincing victories by Australia within the first two Checks at Edgbaston and Lord’s, the collection appeared firmly of their grasp. Nevertheless, England staged a surprising resurgence, triumphing within the third Check at Headingley and sealing one other victory within the fifth Check on the Oval, thus leveling the collection at 2-2.
The fourth Check at Manchester was marred by persistent rain and resulted in a draw.
Although the Aussies managed to retain the Ashes urn, former captain Ponting mentioned the house aspect gave them a troublesome trip. Australia are but to win a Check collection in England since 2001.
Speaking to SEN Radio, Ponting defined, “The 2 contrasting kinds of play had been nice to sit down again and watch. There was plenty of speak about Bazball and the way England would strategy it, and would that model get up in opposition to the standard of the Australian assault.
“It in all probability had a number of the Australian gamers, coaches and the captain at totally different instances scratching their heads as to how they had been going to fight it.”
Ponting was all reward for the standard of cricket performed through the Ashes.
“I believe the 2-2 outcome, albeit in all probability barely biased with a little bit of controversy in that final Check with the ball modified, the best way that it was, that gifted England some circumstances they in all probability should not have gotten.
“I believe the extent of cricket performed throughout the collection, the 2-2 outcome was in all probability truthful,” he added.
In the meantime, Ponting lauded Aussie Check skipper Pat Cummins for taking part in six successive Checks, together with the victorious ICC World Check Championship Last in opposition to India at The Oval.
Nevertheless, Ponting mentioned it may very well be time for the Kangaroos to introduce some new faces within the bowling assault over the following 12 months.
“Because the collection wore on, Cummo (Cummins) was in all probability the choose once more. However, Starcy (Mitchell Starc) was excellent. There have been some questions on whether or not Pat might get by means of these six Checks and preserve his depth up.”
“Because it went on, it felt to me like they may have introduced (Michael) Neser in throughout the proper circumstances. However I believe what they did selection-wise was proper,” he mentioned.
Ponting mentioned Australia have sufficient depth of their quick bowling unit.
“We all know there may be sufficient (depth) beneath these guys, (Lance) Morris and people guys sitting again within the wings. I believe we have got sufficient there, and at totally different instances, I reckon by means of the following 12 months, we would see some totally different faces in our bowling line-up,” Ponting mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)
Following convincing victories by Australia within the first two Checks at Edgbaston and Lord’s, the collection appeared firmly of their grasp. Nevertheless, England staged a surprising resurgence, triumphing within the third Check at Headingley and sealing one other victory within the fifth Check on the Oval, thus leveling the collection at 2-2.
The fourth Check at Manchester was marred by persistent rain and resulted in a draw.
Although the Aussies managed to retain the Ashes urn, former captain Ponting mentioned the house aspect gave them a troublesome trip. Australia are but to win a Check collection in England since 2001.
Speaking to SEN Radio, Ponting defined, “The 2 contrasting kinds of play had been nice to sit down again and watch. There was plenty of speak about Bazball and the way England would strategy it, and would that model get up in opposition to the standard of the Australian assault.
“It in all probability had a number of the Australian gamers, coaches and the captain at totally different instances scratching their heads as to how they had been going to fight it.”
Ponting was all reward for the standard of cricket performed through the Ashes.
“I believe the 2-2 outcome, albeit in all probability barely biased with a little bit of controversy in that final Check with the ball modified, the best way that it was, that gifted England some circumstances they in all probability should not have gotten.
“I believe the extent of cricket performed throughout the collection, the 2-2 outcome was in all probability truthful,” he added.
In the meantime, Ponting lauded Aussie Check skipper Pat Cummins for taking part in six successive Checks, together with the victorious ICC World Check Championship Last in opposition to India at The Oval.
Nevertheless, Ponting mentioned it may very well be time for the Kangaroos to introduce some new faces within the bowling assault over the following 12 months.
“Because the collection wore on, Cummo (Cummins) was in all probability the choose once more. However, Starcy (Mitchell Starc) was excellent. There have been some questions on whether or not Pat might get by means of these six Checks and preserve his depth up.”
“Because it went on, it felt to me like they may have introduced (Michael) Neser in throughout the proper circumstances. However I believe what they did selection-wise was proper,” he mentioned.
Ponting mentioned Australia have sufficient depth of their quick bowling unit.
“We all know there may be sufficient (depth) beneath these guys, (Lance) Morris and people guys sitting again within the wings. I believe we have got sufficient there, and at totally different instances, I reckon by means of the following 12 months, we would see some totally different faces in our bowling line-up,” Ponting mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)
