As Australia The great former captain was on the brink of a successful Ashes defense with a 3-1 win at home ricky ponting Looking forward to the return tour in 2027 EnglandBut I am saying 7 cricketThe 51-year-old icon unveiled a ‘visionary’ 16-man squad that blends a defiant belief in Australia’s aging country. ‘Golden Generation’ With a sudden injection of two teenage sensations. Ponting’s selection emphasizes that although the ‘urn’ is safe for now, the battle in English conditions two years from now will require a special blend of experienced dexterity and fresh, fearless legs.
Ricky Ponting votes of confidence on Pat Cummins and Steve Smith for Ashes 2025-26
Despite growing concerns over ‘the cause of ageing’, Ponting has doubled down on the experience. he strongly supported pat cummins Set to lead the team in the 2027 series, he dismissed any talk of stepping down as captain despite recent back problems. Most notably, he included steve smith (who will be 38 years old) and nathan lyon (about 40), it may be that his historic success against the Dukes ball and mastery of the English flight are assets that cannot be fast-tracked in younger players.
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The headlines of Ponting’s revelations focused on two Victorian youths: the 23-year-old campbell callaway and 19 year old oliver peakKellaway is seen as a tech successor Usman Khawajaopening slot, while Peake, a talented left-hander who dominated at the Under-19 World Cup, is an ‘X-factor’ inclusion designed to make changes to the middle order.
Australia’s all-round balance against England
Addressing the need for versatility in England, Ponting maintained cameron green Despite a difficult summer of 2025–26 where his batting average fell to 32.25. Green’s “rough and tough” technique can be fine-tuned and his height remains a lethal weapon on English pitches. He also gave his name to get insurance beau websterThe Tasmanian legend has been in ‘fantastic’ domestic form with both bat and ball.
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Pace Battery and Spin Contingency
Relying on the ‘Big Three’ of Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood, Ponting’s team ensures that the pace attack does not weaken. he named jay richardson And Scott Boland As a primary backup option, given that Boland’s ‘heavy ball’ is perfectly suited to the sustained length required at venues such as Edgbaston and The Oval. In the spin department, todd murphy Was named as Lyon’s designated successor, ensuring that the ‘passing of the torch’ is ready to happen mid-series if necessary.
Ricky Ponting predicts Australia Ashes 2027 squad for England series:
- Leadership: Pat Cummins(c)
- Top order: Travis Head, Campbell Callaway, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith
- Middle order/youth: oliver peak, beau webster
- wicket keeper: Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Josh Inglis
- All-rounder: cameron green
- Fast bowler: Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Jhye Richardson
- Spinner: Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy