Ex Australian Captain Predicted Heavy Defeat for India in BGT
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has predicted a challenging five-match Test series for India against Australia, starting November 22. He believes Australia will emerge victorious with a 3-1 series win, citing their experience and home advantage. India enters the series after suffering a historic 0-3 whitewash at home, which has raised concerns about their confidence.
Ponting acknowledged that while India might secure a win in one of the matches, the absence of key pacer Mohammed Shami due to injury significantly weakens their bowling attack. He emphasized that taking 20 wickets in a Test match will be a major challenge for India without Shami, who has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup.
With young bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana joining established players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, India aims to replicate their past success in Australia, having won their last two Test series there. This upcoming series is crucial for India as they seek to qualify for the World Test Championship final, making Ponting's insights particularly relevant as both teams prepare for this highly anticipated clash.