India has excelled against Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, winning the last four encounters. Ricky Ponting commended Indian batsmen for their adaptability and emphasized strong leadership from Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. The forthcoming series is anticipated to be exciting with two well-matched teams and diverse playing conditions.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/played-a-big-role-in-turning-the-cricket-around-ricky-ponting-applauds-virat-kohlis-brilliance-as-indias-former-captain/articleshow/113285296.cms