NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah was a dominant force in the series, claiming 32 wickets at an extraordinary average of 13.06 in nine innings and dismissing Smith three times, including a golden duck in the opening Test in Perth.