Srinagar: Former Australia World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting has questioned England’s Bazzball style of play after loss in first Ashes Test.
Australia registered thrilling win in first Ashes Test, with Pat Cummins emerging a hero with the bat on the final day to secure a two-wicket win for the side at Edgbaston.
“I think England have got the most questions to answer. Their style of play, is it going to hold up in an Ashes series?” former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said on Sky Sports.
“By no means am I saying that England’s method is wrong, I have loved watching them play, but it just goes to show there is more than one way to skin a cat.”
However, Ponting admitted that it is unlikely that any of the two sides would bring any changes to their approach, and that he’s looking forward to the second Test of the series that takes place at the iconic Lord’s stadium in London.
“This is a long and hard game. Australia’s method has stood up and it has worked.
“I want this series to be played the same way and I know Ben and Brendon will play the same way, which adds even more to next week,” said the Australia batting great.