Ricky Ponting Praises Ben Stokes Captaincy During Ashes

The partnership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum has brought about a significant revolution in the way Test cricket is played. While there have been players in the past who exhibited an aggressive style, such as Virender Sehwag, Adam Gilchrist, and Chris Gayle, the current England team has embraced this philosophy as a whole, resulting in remarkable outcomes for the national side.

Beyond their batting prowess, Stokes has made his mark through his captaincy by making bold and unconventional moves that have had a profound impact. One notable example was during the first Ashes Test when he set an unprecedented field, leaving Ricky Ponting astounded by the unique strategy. The outcome was evident when Usman Khawaja, who posed a significant threat with the bat, was dismissed after scoring 141 runs.

Ponting commended Stokes for his astute leadership, acknowledging the difference he has made and the way he has elevated Test cricket to new heights. The former Australian captain also praised England’s positive approach under Stokes’ captaincy, highlighting the impact it has had on the team’s performance thus far.

Ricky Ponting said “It’s hard to keep up with them all, he’s making a change almost every ball, which is great, it’s proactive captaincy. He’s always trying to move the game forward, he’s looking at any little way that he possibly can to pick up a wicket and change the momentum of the game. You don’t see that every day. And that’s a sign of what’s to come, but also a sign of this change of attitude from the current England team,”