Australia is currently trailing 2-1 against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but former captain Ricky Ponting has pointed out that there have been several positive aspects for Pat Cummins-led side in the series. However, Ponting believes that tough decisions need to be made and squad changes need to be implemented in order for Australia to perform well in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes.
Ponting noted that the spinners have done well against the hosts in the current series, and among the batsmen, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith have demonstrated their ability to withstand and succeed in India's testing conditions. He expressed disappointment that it took Australia until the beginning of the third Test match to find the right playing style.
"I think all the spinners have performed well... and at different times, most of the batters have actually shown that they can cope and survive in those conditions. The quicks haven't had a chance to bowl, and Australia have had players in and out of the squad as well. But I believe there are some real positives in Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and all of the spinners that have played. It's just a shame that Australia took so long to find the right style of play," Ponting said in the latest episode of The ICC Review.
