‘Doesn’t deserve it…’: Ponting on Maxwell’s bid for Test return

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has criticized Glenn Maxwell’s return to Test cricket, stating that he needs to accumulate substantial First-Class runs to be considered for the red-ball format. Despite Maxwell’s recent performances in limited-overs cricket, Ponting believes that he must accumulate a substantial First-Class record to be considered for the Test squad. Ponting emphasized that no one deserves a chance unless they have a significant First-Class record, stating that “no one deserves a chance unless you’ve got a truckload of first-class runs behind you.”