Ricky Ponting, the three-time World Cup winner, continues to stick by his prediction that Australia will win the upcoming five-match series against India 3-1. Ponting's judgment stems from a few glaring issues pulling India down – the failure of their top order and the absence of Mohammed Shami,

Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia, former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series. Ponting predicted a 3-1 triumph when quizzed on the series result in August and the former Australia captain still feels comfortable with his decision after watching India's recent series defeat to New Zealand and the loss of key pacer Mohammed Shami to injury for the upcoming tour.

Dubai: Former captain Ricky Ponting reckons Australia will clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 against India as the visitors will find taking 20 wickets in a Test as their "biggest challenge" in absence of Mohammed Shami.

Ricky Ponting selected Australia as the clear favourite to win the series by a lead of 3-1, citing their experience and home supremacy.