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"Got A Bit Of Attitude...": Ricky Ponting On Why Shubman Gill Would Be Key For India In WTC Final

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 done and dusted, the focus now shifts towards the longest format of the game as India take on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. With KL Rahul out injured, the responsibility will be on Shubman Gill to partner Rohit Sharma at the top of the order. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels Gill has a bit of class and swagger in his stroke making, adding that the 23-year-old will play an important role in the WTC final.

India Star's Return To 'Best' Form An "Ominous Warning": Ricky Ponting's Clear Message To Australia Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia will have to guard against the "thorn in their side" Cheteshwar Pujara and a "back at his best" Virat Kohli if they are to counter India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval next week, feels legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting. India's Test batting mainstay Pujara could provide valuable insights to his teammates, having played extensively at Sussex in the English County Championship, while Kohli is at his absolute best having cracked two centuries and six half-tons for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Looks In Fine Form As He Gears Up For WTC Final vs Australia

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was recently seen having a whack at the nets on Thursday as Team India gear up for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval on June 7. The WTC final between Australia and India is set to take place between June 7 and 11, with June 12 earmarked as the reserve day. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday shared a short clip on their social media handle where India batter Ishan Kishan was seen preparing for the high-profile clash with Australia. The batter looked in rich form, hitting the ball nicely both in front and square off the wicket.

"Could Have Been Valuable Addition For India In WTC Final": Ricky Ponting On GT Star

Batting legend Ricky Ponting feels that India should have picked Hardik Pandya in their squad for the World Test Championships final against Australia in London, saying his all-round abilities could have turned out to be the deciding factor in the one-off game. Pandya has not played a Test since 2018 and he has opted sit out of the five-day format due to ongoing fitness concerns. But Ponting felt Pandya could have played in the winner-takes all clash at The Oval from June 7-11. Primarily because he has bowled in more or less every game in the just-concluded IPL for Gujarat Titans which he captains.

Only Four Indians In Ricky Ponting's Combined India-Australia Test XI. No Shubman Gill Or Ravichandran Ashwin

Ricky Ponting has selected his Combined Test XI from the Australia and India squads ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final which will be held on June 7 in Oval in England. Australia legend Ricky Ponting has turned to recent form over reputation when picking a combined XI from the two teams set to clash in the ICC World Test Championship final. Ponting firstly selected an opener from each team with a left-right combination as Rohit Sharma and Usman Khawaja were named at the top of the order on the ICC Review podcast.

Ricky Ponting's Views On Pay Disparity In Test Cricket Discussed, But Not Taken

The International Cricket Council has distanced itself from Ricky Ponting's claims of "talks" within the sport's governing body to address pay disparity in Test cricket. At the curtain raiser of the World Test Championship final earlier this month, Ponting had said that discussions were on at a very high level in the ICC to ensure cricketers from smaller countries are paid well to play the five-day format. However, ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

Ricky Ponting Predicts Australia's Playing XI For WTC Final, Adds A Surprise Pick

Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed the addition of Michael Neser to Australia's squad for the ICC World Test Championship final but would turn to another pacer in the decider against India. Australia will play against India in the ICC World Test Championship final that begins on June 7 at the Oval. All-rounder Neser looms as another fast-bowling option for Australia but will first need to be added to their 15-player WTC squad when it is confirmed by Sunday, May 28. The 33-year-old Neser has pressed his claims for a spot in the WTC final squad during an outstanding stint in the County Championship in which he has picked 19 wickets and 311 runs in five matches.

Virat Kohli Among First Batch Of Players To Leave For World Test Championship Final

Virat Kohli will be among the first batch of India players to leave for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in London, departing in the wee hours of Tuesday. Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Mohammad Siraj will also board the same flight, a day after their team was knocked out of the IPL. Spinners R Ashwin and Axar Patel, and all-rounder Shardul Thakur, will also be on the flight as well as the team's support staff led by Rahul Dravid. The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.

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"Got A Bit Of Attitude...": Ricky Ponting On Why Shubman Gill Would Be Key For India In WTC Final

India Star's Return To 'Best' Form An "Ominous Warning": Ricky Ponting's Clear Message To Australia Ahead Of WTC Final

Watch: Ishan Kishan Looks In Fine Form As He Gears Up For WTC Final vs Australia

"Could Have Been Valuable Addition For India In WTC Final": Ricky Ponting On GT Star

Only Four Indians In Ricky Ponting's Combined India-Australia Test XI. No Shubman Gill Or Ravichandran Ashwin

Ricky Ponting's Views On Pay Disparity In Test Cricket Discussed, But Not Taken

Ricky Ponting Predicts Australia's Playing XI For WTC Final, Adds A Surprise Pick

Virat Kohli Among First Batch Of Players To Leave For World Test Championship Final