Usman Khawaja has just stung Virat Kohli: Ricky Ponting gives the projection of the series

MELBOURNE [AUSTRALIA]Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting screened the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy in series and said Australian drummer Usman Khawaja would overtake Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

The 43-year-old, while addressing cricket.com.au, has not only announced a 2-1 result in favor of Australia for the four-game campaign against India, but also suggested that Khawaja would be the top scorer and the player of the series.

"He is (Khawaja) at the top of his form, his record in Australia is remarkable, and even the threat that Indian bowlers might pose, I think he has a game that can stand it here in Australia. to be the top scorer and man of the series, "said Ponting.

Ponting's predictions are based on history since India has never won a series of tests in 11 attempts, while it has only won five of the 44 tests. in Australia. "We are talking about 40 years of history with India coming to Australia and can not win because of the fast and dynamic nature of our lands, so I would love to see them as well."

He also noted that the new Perth stadium, which will host its first test, has offered lively runs for the International Open Day (ODI) against England and South Africa this year. .

"It's a wicket in Perth like what I saw during the day against South Africa, I do not see India." to do a lot – it was a day and this (field) has gone through the entire store, with good pace and good rebound, "he said.

"With Adelaide as if it was the last few years, having a little more grass in the surface (will suit Australia) .I would like to see some grass left on for both." first and then I think the Australian can put the series to bed after two tries, "he said, adding that the increased life of the surfaces would give Khawaja an advantage over Kohli.

"Kohli will play well, I am sure, as he plays wherever he goes and had a big run against Australia the last time, where they start in Adelaide and Perth, where they are going. they leave something, Kohli is a little more vulnerable in these conditions than Melbourne and Sydney, "he said.

In addition to Khawaja, Ponting also announced that Australian pitcher Josh Hazlewood would be the main window taker for the series.

"Adelaide and Perth will suit her (Hazlewood) up to the ground with her bowling style and her way of presenting sewing in these places." Being six "feet five or six (feet) six as well," he & # 39; I will exploit the rebound with which many Indians will not be comfortable, "concluded Ponting.

India will begin its long tour of the series of four test matches starting December 6 in Adelaide.