World Cup 20230 - "Full Faith In The Squad": Ricky Ponting Backs Pat Cummins-Led Australia

11.10.2023 - 11:03 sports.ndtv.com

After India's six-wicket win against Australia in the fifth match of the tournament at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting said that Pat Cummins' side looked off the mark.

While speaking in an ICC video that was shared on Instagram, Ricky Ponting said that it is very important to win matches at the World Cup and finish top of the table.

Ponting also added that Australia cannot afford such mistakes in the tournament. "Australia, to me, looked to be a fair way off the mark, to be honest, in that game against India.

You can't afford to be zip-and-two (0-2) in a World Cup. We know how important it is to finish up the top of the table," Ricky Ponting said.

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