‘Very embarrassing’: Ponting tears apart Australia after Bangladesh shock
Former Australian cricket captains Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have criticized the national team following a historic Test loss to Bangladesh. They are calling for a team overhaul and changes to the batting order ahead of the next match.
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Former Australia captains and batters Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have called for changes to Australia's Test team after Bangladesh inflicted a historic nine-wicket defeat on Pat Cummins' side in Darwin.Australia were comprehensively outplayed in the opening Test, suffering their first Test defeat to Bangladesh on home soil. The result has prompted calls for the selectors to begin rebuilding the side ahead of the second Test in Mackay, Queensland, starting on August 22.Ponting, speaking to Channel 7, described the loss as a "very embarrassing defeat" and said the result should force Australia to begin regenerating the team."Look, I’m the last one who wants to make change.
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