Legendary Australian captain Ricky Ponting had a brave prediction for England's chances in Australia for the upcoming Ashes.

When it comes to Australian cricket and the leaders that have taken the team to the heights they have achieved in cricket history, Ricky Ponting sits right at the forefront. In particular, Ponting has experience against the best English teams in recent memory, as he led Australia against the challenge of a powerful England team in 2005 and then the 2010-11 series in Australia.

That 2010-11 series is the only time England have beaten Australia in Australia going back 40 years, and becomes the template for Ben Stokes and his team Down Under. Winless in three tours and subjected to 13 losses in that period, England under the Bazball regime have a lot to prove –

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