Aussie legend Ricky Ponting reckons the introduction of Bazball to the English game was designed specifically for this summer’s Ashes.
Just like the cricket played under Michael Vaughan in the run up to 2005 was all about going toe-to-toe with the great Aussie team of that era, Ponting believes the same is true now. The 48-year-old can’t wait for the five match contest to get underway at Edgbaston next week and has branded England’s new style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum a ‘refreshing’ approach to Test cricket
But he has warned that Stokes’ demand for flat and fast pitches to suit his batters could backfire on his bowlers with the Aussies ready to cash in with the willow.
