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    Smith needs to have great series for Australia to win Ashes, says Ponting
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    Smith Needs To Have Great Series For Australia To Win Ashes, Says Ponting

    By IANS News November 20, 2025 • 11:12 AM View: 425
    With Pat Cummins: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting asserted that the home side needs a strong performance from Steve Smith to lead the five-Test Ashes, starting on Friday in Perth.

    With Pat Cummins sidelined for the opening Test because of a back injury - and his availability for the second match in Brisbane still uncertain - Australia will again turn to Smith to lead the team.

    Ponting believes Smith will thrive with the armband back on. Smith’s numbers as skipper are striking - he averages 68.98 when leading, almost 13 runs higher than his overall career mark of 56.02. In comparison, his average drops to 49.90 in matches where he isn’t the captain.

    TAGS Former Australia Ricky Ponting Steve Smith Test Ashes Pat Cummins ICC Review Josh Hazlewood Australian Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc If Cummins Sheffield Shield
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