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"He Doesn't Deserve It": Ricky Ponting's Harsh Take On World Cup Winner's Test Prospects

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Glenn Maxwell does not deserve a return to Test cricket, saying that the dashing all-rounder must prove himself first in First Class matches. Maxwell, currently Australia's star player in limited-over cricket after his stellar show in the recent ODI World Cup, is bidding to return to the longest format. The 35-year-old has played only seven Tests to date after making his debut in 2013. He was not considered for the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan at home. Ponting feels that one should not be promoted to the red-ball squad unless the player has enough First-Class runs under his belt. “No one deserves a chance unless you've got a truckload of first-class runs behind you," Ponting was quoted as saying by 'Channel 7'.

Watch: In Bizarre Scene, DRS Malfunction Robs India Of David Miller's Wicket In T20I Series Decider

The Indian T20I cricket team needed a win against South Africa to level the series in Johannesburg on Thursday. And they did just that in the third T20I in some style. First, India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored a world record-equalling fourth T20I ton to take India to a huge 201/7 in 20 overs. Then the bowlers pressed hard to ensure South Africa don't get anywhere close to the target. However, there was hope for South Africa with David Millers in great from, despite wickets falling at the other end.

Suryakumar Yadav's Hundred, Kuldeep's Fifer Fashion India's Series-Levelling Win Over South Africa

Captain Suryakumar Yadav produced a hundred of rare brilliance and Kuldeep Yadav worked his inimitable sorcery with a fifer as India registered a comprehensive 106-run series-levelling win over South Africa in the third and final T20I in Johannesburg on Thursday. Suryakumar's 100 off 56 balls that contained seven fours and eight sixes and Yashasvi Jaiswal's fluent 60 off 41 balls carried India to 201 for 7 after the visitors were asked to bat first. Indian bowlers, especially left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (5/17), who turned 29 on Thursday, managed to hit better lengths to bundle out SA for 95 in 13.5 overs.

Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

Star India batter and stand-in T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday smashed his 4th T20I century equalling compatriot Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's record of most centuries in the format. Suryakumar accomplished this milestone during India's third and final T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57.

Why Wouldn't Australia Pick Glenn Maxwell? Asks Ex Aussie Star On Test Squad vs Pakistan

A very important Test series will start this week when Pakistan takes on Australia in an away series. It's a new look Pakistan, under the leadership of new captain, Shan Masood. Australia, after the ODI Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, will expect a great series at home. Glenn Maxwell was an important member of that side. Maxwell is currently back home in Australia, preparing himself for another domestic Big Bash League campaign, while many of his World Cup-winning teammates are gearing up for the start of a hectic Test summer that includes a three-match series against World Test Championship pacesetters Pakistan and two contests against the West Indies.

David Warner brushes off stinging Johnson criticism: 'It wouldn't be summer without a headline'

David Warner brushed off scathing criticism from former teammate Mitchell Johnson over his selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan, saying on Friday: "Everyone's entitled to their own opinions."

Warner shrugs off Johnson criticism as a home summer 'headline'

MELBOURNE : David Warner has shrugged off Mitchell Johnson's withering criticism of his selection in Australia's test squad as a "headline" for the home summer, saying his former team mate is entitled to his opinion.

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"He Doesn't Deserve It": Ricky Ponting's Harsh Take On World Cup Winner's Test Prospects

Watch: In Bizarre Scene, DRS Malfunction Robs India Of David Miller's Wicket In T20I Series Decider

Suryakumar Yadav's Hundred, Kuldeep's Fifer Fashion India's Series-Levelling Win Over South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

Why Wouldn't Australia Pick Glenn Maxwell? Asks Ex Aussie Star On Test Squad vs Pakistan

David Warner brushes off stinging Johnson criticism: 'It wouldn't be summer without a headline'

Warner shrugs off Johnson criticism as a home summer 'headline'