Ricky Ponting predicts heavy defeat for India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy

New Delhi: Ricky Ponting, the former Australia captain, has expressed his belief that Australia will be the favourites in the upcoming five-match Test series against India, starting on November 22. India enters the series following a historic 0-3 whitewash on home soil, marking their first-ever such defeat.

Considering India’s recent performance and current form, Ponting believes the Rohit Sharma-led side isn’t heading into the series with full confidence. He picked Australia as the firm favourites to win 3-1, citing their experience and dominance at home.

“I think India will win a Test match somewhere through the five Test matches. But I still think now, Australia probably look a bit more settled, a bit more experienced and we know that they’re a very hard team to beat at home. So I’ll stick with the 3-1,” Ponting said on ICC Review.