Ricky Ponting wants Australia to stick with Sam Konstas during Sri Lanka tour
Updated On: 25 January, 2025 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ricky Ponting also said that the move to lead Travis Head to open the innings for the side will be suitable for the left-hander as he will smash the speedsters before the spin attack comes in. But at the same time, it is important to give Sam Konstas the required experience so that he can be a long-term opening batsman
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Sam Konstas and Ricky Ponting. Pics/AFP
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting warned the selectors that they play Sam Konstas in the Test series against Sri Lanka and avoid changing his batting position so that they can invest more in him.
Having already sealed the final berth of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) against South Africa, Australia will clash with Sri Lanka first with the most relaxed state of mind. The first Test against Sri Lanka will be starting from January 29.
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