Ricky Ponting believes Pat Cummins is ready to lead Australia’s test team.

Ricky Ponting believes Pat Cummins is ready to lead Australia’s test team.

Ricky Ponting, the former Australia captain, has “no doubt” in new Test captain Pat Cummins’ ability to lead the team.

Following the revelation that Tim Paine would take an indefinite vacation from all cricket.

The 28-year-old will lead Australia into the first Ashes Test. With vice-captain Steve Smith by his side.

With his development as a leader and person on and off the field. Smith, who made his Test debut in 2010, has become an important member of the senior playing group.

When Cummins takes the field in the forthcoming Ashes, Smith, as vice-captain, will be a “invaluable help,” according to Ponting.

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“Since I gave him his baggy green in South Africa, he’s come a long way! I have no doubt that @patcummins30 is ready for the role of Test captain and is well-suited to it. Smith’s presence as vice captain will be extremely beneficial “

Ponting sent out a tweet.

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Even Cummins acknowledged on Friday that Smith is critical to how he wants Australia to function in the future under their leadership.

With his development as a leader and person on and off the field, Smith, who made his Test debut in 2010, has become an important member of the senior playing group.

Former Test captains Tim Paine and Ricky Ponting have already praised the latter as a potential leader.

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