Ashes 2023: Joe Root Is In Complete Control Of His Game Now - Ricky Ponting Lavishes Praise On Dynamic Batter

England would be keen to bounce back strongly in the 2nd Test match after a narrow defeat in the 1st Test match. Joe Root was the biggest positive for England as he not only notched up a ton but looked untroubled against the bowlers. Joe Root was seen taking calculative risks.

England will have to bring their ‘A’ game to outclass Australia at the iconic Lord’s on 28th June. All eyes would be on Harry Brook, the batter got starts but couldn’t capitalize on them which somewhat hurt the team.

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Australia would be considering bringing back Mitchell Starc into the side in place of Scott Boland. The peculiarity of Starc is that he not only can decimate the opposition but also can play a handy & effective knock for the team.

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There’s not many players in the history of the game that have made 11,000 runs – Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting was having an interaction with ICC and was taken by surprise by Joe Root’s reverse sweep shot against Pat Cummins. Ricky Ponting was quite sure that Joe Root would be recognized as one of the greats of the game.

“I mean, the innings he played at Edgbaston was a sensational knock, full of class. He’s added some shots to his repertoire, which I didn’t think he would be able to do. Reverse sweeping Pat Cummins’ first ball of a day in a Test match on the start of day four was something I didn’t think I’d see,” said Ricky Ponting.

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“He’s in total control of his game now. He’s made over 11,000 runs – there’s not many players in the history of the game that have done that. So, by the time he’s finished, I’m sure he’ll be recognised as one of the greats,” he stated.

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I don’t think Joe Root has been underrated – Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting stated that Joe Root may not have scored a ton in Australia but has smashed 8 to 9 tons in the last couple of years. Ricky Ponting pointed out that Joe Root has elevated from a good player to a great player.

I don’t think he’s been underrated because I don’t think he’s actually probably fulfilled his full potential until the last two years,” said Ricky Ponting.

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“He’s never scored a hundred in Australia, but his last two years I think he’s made eight or nine hundreds, which has elevated him from being a very, very good player to one of the great players. I think now people are starting to understand just how good Joe Root is,” he added.

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