[WATCH] Australia produce better cricketers than England? Ricky Ponting analyzes

It has been a general enquiry among many spectators of the game as to why Australia has always been one of the most successful sides across formats. Whether it comes to the 50-over, 20-over or the longest format of the game, Australia always find themselves at the top of the ladder, with incredible consistency from one ICC event to another. Even in bilateral series, they had been phenomenal with their performances.

The former captain of the side, Ricky Ponting, feels that the upbringing and growth of the players from the club level is so strong, and that’s the reason for them to do well in international cricket. It takes them so long to get into the first-class team before the national side.

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‘If you look at the facts, England wins more in England and Australia wins more in Australia. As far as it is in the game. I think the club cricket in Australia is hard. Six first-class teams (means) you have to do everything right at the club to get a first-class game. So, you've got to be the right player and character. With the teams, the cricket is much more competitive than what county cricket is.’ Ricky Ponting expressed on Sky Sports Cricket.

Watch: Ricky Ponting discusses why Australia produces better cricketers than England

‘Before you get a chance to play for your country, you have to build a solid upbringing and grounding to be ready to play international cricket. That’s probably the reason. But at the end of the day, whether you play at home or in England, you've got to bat, bowl, and field well. It’s that simple, but the hardest thing in our game.’ The Tasmanian batter added.

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The veteran shed light on how this England side had built a strong core of players to do well in the upcoming away Ashes 2025/26 trip, which will be incredibly interesting to enjoy.

‘Some of England’s best batters have been in Australia, and they average around 20. You are not going to win games or series with that. And it’s the same for Australia. You will have challenges, and it sometimes becomes uncomfortable and unnatural to what you have been brought up to. The best players always find a way. Some of those teams that have won have been built over time. This England’s Bazball team is picked only to beat Australia in Australia, and I love that.’ Ricky Ponting included.