Former Australia captain feels for the reason that present England staff don’t seem to be content material with a draw, it will give Pat Cummins and co an opportunity to move 2-0 up within the Ashes collection through putting in place a maximum ‘ridiculous’ goal.
“The whole thing we pay attention from England is, that they aren’t going to be proud of a draw. They’re going to do the whole thing to take a look at and win the sport,”Ponting mentioned on Sky Sports activities.
“Neatly, If I’m Australia, I’m batting so long as I will and environment essentially the most ridiculous overall. They in fact mentioned they’re going to attempt to win.
“I can make it as unachievable as imaginable, allow them to cross as arduous as they may be able to.”
Australia dug out a hefty lead of 221 runs towards England sooner than drizzle upfront ended day 3 of the second one Ashes Take a look at at Lord’s on Friday. Usman Khawaja fronted Australia’s dogged battle in bowler-friendly prerequisites with an unbeaten 58. Khawaja had Steve Smith beside him on 6 when stumps used to be known as at 130-2 of their 2nd innings, and 25 overs left unused within the day.
The Australians, 1-0 up within the collection, could be aiming for a lead of round 450 and an opportunity to bowl at England sooner than tea on Saturday.
They’re going to need to set a large goal. Closing summer time, England chased down 378 towards India at Edgbaston and 299 towards New Zealand at Nottingham.