Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has questioned Australia's selection choices and approach with the bat, after Australia's incredible first innings display at Trent Bridge.
โI don't know if they're confused about the way they want to play. They shouldn't be,โ Ponting told ESONcricinfo.
โWhen conditions are like this you just have to find a way to get through. I just don't think they're defensive-minded enough. Mitchell Johnson probably left the ball better than the top-order players.โ
Punter also questioned the decision to bring Shaun Marsh into the side at the expense of an all-rounder.
"It appeared to me that they were missing that fourth bowler already and it's only day one."
Another former Australian captain, Allan Border, also voiced his disbelief at the morning's events.
"I mean you do have some crazy moments in this game but the performance in that first session, I think I'm still in shock," Border said.
