Ricky Ponting Picks T20 World Cup 2024 Top Run Scorer, Ignores Virat Kohli
Ricky Ponting also picked Jasprit Bumrah as the highest wicket-taker of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, predicting Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head to be the tournament’s leading wicket-taker and run-scorer, respectively.
Bumrah, the Indian pace ace, impressed Ponting with his brilliant performance in the recently concluded IPL season, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians with 20 wickets in 13 matches.
“He’s just come off an outstanding IPL,” Ponting remarked for The ICC Review. “His ability to swing the new ball, maintain a tight economy rate, and take wickets throughout the innings makes him a clear favorite for the top wicket-taker spot.”
Ricky Ponting Predicts Travis Head As Leading Run-Scorer
Ponting’s pick for the leading run-scorer is his fellow countryman, Travis Head. Head’s recent form, both in red-ball and white-ball cricket, has convinced Ponting of his potential.
“He’s playing fearless cricket at the moment,” Ponting stated, highlighting Head’s aggressive batting style.
Travis Head had outstanding numbers in the IPL 2024, playing a crucial role as a top-order batter for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has amassed over 560 runs in just 15 matches at a mind-boggling strike rate of over 191.
India will kick off their tournament campaign in T20 World Cup 2024 on June 5 against Ireland while Australia will open their campaign against Oman on 6th June.