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He Two -game test series between Sri Lanka and Australia It will begin on January 29, with both games that take place in the iconic Galle International Stadium.
After the test series, the teams will face two hate in Colombo, serving as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19. Before the test series, the former Australian captain Ricky Ponting He has intervened in the Australian selection strategy, particularly the crucial choice of the openers.
Ricky Ponting’s verdict in Travis Head
Talking with Senq breakfast, Ponting has expressed his reluctance to push Travis head At the top of the batting order of Australia for the Sri Lanka tour. Head has been the outstanding artist of Australia at number 5 in recent years, showing a remarkable consistency. However, his record in Asia does not match his achievements in other places; Of 10 games on the continent, it has not yet registered a century of proof.
Disappointing heads of the head in Asia and the absence of David Warner Due to the injury, he gave him the opportunity to open during the Australian tour of India in 2023. However, Ponting believed that the head should remain in the average order.
“There has been a bit about perhaps Travis Head returning to the top of the order in the subcontinent, as he did on the last Indian tour. But personally I wouldn’t do that. I think Khawaja needs to play because he needs to return to some kind of pace of testing. His Spin game in recent years has really improved, so he would leave it there. ” Ponting said.
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Australian open for Sri Lanka tests
Ponting defenders for giving young openers Sam with Usman Khawaja An opportunity in the challenging conditions of Sri Lanka, prioritizing long -term development. He believed that introducing young talents such as Konstas in foreign conditions is crucial for the future of Australia in the test cryket.
“I would not be moving Konstas either. I think it is a great opportunity for this Australian team to these young types, especially on a tour like Sri Lanka, which is very different. He will probably be so alien to anything he has done before in his life. “ The 50 -year -old added.
The legendary Cricket player emphasized that Sri Lanka Tour is an ideal scenario for Konstas to refine his skills away from the intense scrutiny of Australian media and fans.
“Having entered the trial cricket in a whirlwind against India, I think this tour presents Konstas the perfect opportunity to get away from the rumor, the center of attention and the attention of the media he has had here in Australia. It will be good for him to learn what an international Crick player is really being on the road in really difficult and challenging foreign conditions. “ Ponting concluded.
