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Ponting slams Australia batters after Day 1 collapse against Bangladesh
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has criticised the hosts' batting performance after a disastrous first day in the opening Test against Bangladesh. Ponting said the early-season rustiness was no excuse for the…
The Story in Brief
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has criticised the hosts' batting performance after a disastrous first day in the opening Test against Bangladesh. Ponting said the early-season rustiness was no excuse for the technical flaws that led to their collapse, adding that the visitors' bowling outplayed and outwitted them.
The Indian Opinion
Ponting's sharp critique highlights a tendency to blame early-season form rather than fundamental batting errors. The real test will be whether Australia adapts on Day 2 or folds again. Watch for how many batters reach double digits in the second innings, that number will tell if this is rust or a deeper problem.
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2), sports.ndtv.com (3)
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
