The former captain said there was merit in leaving out the pace ace to squeeze in all-rounder Cameron Green, who would provide Australia with more firepower with the bat.
, who is battling a hamstring injury, is Australia’s key selection issue. If he is ruled out, Green would most likely come into the XI at the top of the order. But should the captain be selected, Green may have to come into the side at the expense of one of the three fast bowlers.
Another scenario Ponting would consider is using Green in the middle order, which would spell trouble for Tim David, who is also under an injury cloud.
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