The likes of McSweeney, Konstas, Bancroft and Harris are vying for the vacant spot, but Ponting has made his choice quite clear for the big role.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has chosen Nathan McSweeney over young talent Sam Konstas for the opening spot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Ponting praised McSweeney's experience and recent performance in an unofficial 'Test' match,

Speaking on the same, former cricketer Ricky Ponting stated that he feels Nathan McSweeney should be considered as Usman Khawaja’s partner in the marquee series. The 49-year-old mentioned that he initially felt Sam Konstas would be the perfect replacement but with McSweeney’s recent performances,

Year after year, Ricky Ponting proves himself cricket’s Nostramdamus with uncanny and almost scary commentary predictions which more often than not come true.

Ponting and Healy believe 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney is ready to step into the Australian Test side as an opener, ahead of Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, and Cameron Bancroft.

Ricky Ponting has chosen Nathan McSweeney as his top pick for Australia's opening batter against India, despite initially considering Sam Konstas. Ponting praised McSweeney's experience and leadership,

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy nears, the Australian legend Ricky Ponting backs Nathan McSweeney as the ideal choice to open batting for Australia against India

Virat Kohli reflects on Australia's competitiveness in Test cricket. The series, starting November 22 in Perth, will feature five matches, including a day-night Test in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma will captain India,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked Nathan McSweeney to open for Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

With David Warner calling it quits earlier this year and Steve Smith set to return to the his preferred number 4 spot, Australia are in need for an opening partner for Usman Khawaja.