'Hasn't Looked Dangerous In The Series At All': Ricky Ponting On England Pacer In Ashes 2023

30.06.2023 - 12:51 sports.ndtv.com

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that England's pacer Ollie Robinson did not look dangerous in the Ashes as he has only taken wickets of tailenders.

The English bowler has taken three wickets in the ongoing second Test match of the Ashes series against Australia on Thursday at Lord's.

He had also taken five wickets in the first Ashes Test. Ponting in ICC Review said, "I don't think he's looked dangerous in the series at all.

I mean, if you look at the wickets, he's got the tailenders out in each game. Yes he got Marnus (Labuschagne) in this innings here.

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