‘I don’t think he expected…’: Ricky Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s exclusion from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain and current head coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) Ricky Ponting recently shared his thoughts on the exclusion of Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Ponting believes that the 22-year-old rising star didn't anticipate being selected in the first place, saying, "I don't think Jake expected to get picked in the first place."Fraser-McGurk, who is currently playing for DC in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, has been showcasing an exceptional performance throughout the tournament.In seven matches, he has amassed an impressive 309 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 235.88. Ponting praised the young batter's impact, stating, "It was only a few weeks ago that he turned up here as a replacement player, and probably the furthest thin...