Former World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting said that Australia would not affect the preparation of the pitch for the upcoming ash after a recent controversy in England. The former cricketer said that neither he nor his coach contacted the groundman for the position of the pitch during his sports days.
Gautam Gambhir was involved in a hot exchange with Oval Groundsman Lee Fortis before the fifth test. England coach Brendon McCullum also discussed with Curtis. In particular, the oval curator designed a traditional English surface, which was after the batting -friendly wickets used in earlier matches.
Do not think that Australian people may be saying anything for the groundman – Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting said that he does not guess the participation of any rear scenes from the Australian team in the preparation of the pitch for the Ashes series. Ponting also said that while England prefers flat pitches to suit their batting style, Australian conditions provide more support to bowlers.
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“It will be interesting to see how we prepare our tracks.” I don’t think the Australians must be saying anything to the groundman. Certainly through my time I did not talk to the groundsman, and even my coaches did not talk to him, ”Ponting told The Times.
“They always expected from them to make the best wickets … I really don’t know how England wants. They probably play their best cricket when they get flattery pitches, as they need to bat, but in Australia they need something in wickets to help their bowling.”
I like to see how to play England – Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting also talked about the debate around England’s aggressive ‘Bajball’ style. He said that Australia has adapted to this approach after facing it in the past. Ponting said that England is developing with the dynamics of modern testing cricket.
“I am Australian as someone and the way I like to see [England] play. Australians hugged it and learned about it that he was here last time, ”Ponting said.
“They will now understand that there is a little more sophisticated version of what England started a few years ago.”
England adopted ‘Bajball’ approach under coach Brendon McCullum and Captain Ben Stokes. Australia is expected to be better prepared for the upcoming series after facing this during the 2023 Ashes in England. England drawn 2–2 against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
This will give them a good chance in the series – Ricky Ponting
The legendary batsman believes that England may turn their aggressive batting style into Australian circumstances. He said that England’s ability to dominate early batting sessions would be important for his success in the upcoming series.
“I think they can [bat aggressively in Australia]And they will definitely try. This is the way they play naturally and this coach and captain want to play them. ,
“The way it needs to play – it just sets everything for England, puts immediate pressure on the bowlers.”
“You [the fielding side] To really optimize quickly. They probably hold the key in Australia. If they can really bat on the top, and set things, they will get a good chance in the series, ”said Ponting.
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