'He has been scoring runs for fun' - Ricky Ponting lauds an Australia youngster

The T20 World Cup 2021 is all set to take place in October-November in the UAE and all teams are gearing up to put their best foot forward in the showpiece event. Australia is the one team that has won the 50 overs World Cup Glory as many as five times and also got their hands on Champions Trophy in 2009. However, T20 WC if is the only ICC Trophy they are devoid of in their cabinet.

Earlier in the day, Australia announced their T20 World Cup squad consisting of 15 men, and former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting stated that their squad has got everything that it takes to make a turnaround. Though Australia are not having a great time in the T20 format, Ponting believes they can make a mark in the UAE. Ponting also added that the inclusion of youngster Josh Inglis is something that excites him a lot as he has been smashing runs for fun in the games he plays.

“Awesome to see Inglis get his opportunity in the squad, he’s been scoring runs for fun, and if Ellis is called on it’s a great story for how far he’s come since moving to Tassie. Overall, it’s a brilliant squad of players that I think are capable of winning the World Cup,” Ponting tweeted.

Awesome to see Inglis get his opportunity in the squad, he's been scoring runs for fun and if Ellis is called on it's a great story for how far he's come since moving to Tassie. Overall it's a brilliant squad of players that I think are capable of winning the World Cup. https://t.co/jc0WeLf4Hx

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) August 19, 2021

Josh Inglis has been on our radar for some time: George Bailey

Inglis is currently playing the men’s Hundred in the UK for London Spirits where he has scored two half-centuries. He also played his part in the Vitality Blast where he shone for Leicestershire scoring more than 500 runs. Hence he can definitely be one of the vital aspects of the Australian squad in the T20 WC.

“Josh has been on our radar for some time with his performances in white-ball cricket and more recently in the Vitality Blast where he topped the run charts. He offers the squad flexibility in the batting order with his adaptability, counterattacking ability, and power striking. He is a player we are excited about for the future,” Bailey had said about the youngster.