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A two -match Test series is to be played between Australia and Sri Lanka. The first match of this series is to be played from 29 January. The Australian team has also reached Sri Lanka for this series. Steve Smith will captain Australia in the series. Meanwhile, an Australian legendary player has announced his possible playing 11 for the first match of this series. In this playing 11, he has given place to opener Sam Costas. These veteran players are none other than Ricky Ponting.
Debut made against India
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has urged the Australian team management to keep Sam Constas in the opening slot in the two -match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on 29 January. Contas, who had previously joined the team at the age of 19 before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was excluded by the selectors in favor of Nathan Makswini. However, Makswini’s performance did not as expected and Constas got a chance in the third Test in Gaba.
Contas should get a chance
Constas performed well in his debut match and also scored a half -century in the fourth Test in Melbourne, but it was difficult to score runs in the final Test in Sydney. Nevertheless, Ponting hopes that Contas will play according to his ability and perform well in the series against Sri Lanka. Ponting told Sydney Morning Herald that I think Contas should play. He has already performed well and became a topic of discussion throughout the series. He should take full advantage of this opportunity. Both playing and winning here are difficult.
What did Ponting say?
Ponting said that the Sri Lankan conditions would be challenging for the visiting team and especially young players who lack experience. Despite this, he believes that Contas should be in playing 11 for this shorter series. He said that it would be difficult for everyone to bat here, especially for the youth who did not experience these situations much. But this will be a great opportunity for Sam Contas to learn. If I were a selector, I would definitely choose it. Meanwhile, captain Pat Cummins have been ruled out of the series against Sri Lanka due to ankle injury. In his absence, Steve Smith will command the team.
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