Ponting's Insight: Kohli and Smith Urged to Simplify Amid Form Challenges

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting advises cricketers Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, emphasizing the need to focus on basics rather than overexerting themselves. While both stars face recent form challenges, Ponting draws from personal experience, suggesting a back-to-basics approach to rekindle their prior successes in Test cricket.

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has shared his insights with elite batsmen Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, urging them to simplify their approach amid current form challenges.

Speaking on the eve of a crucial series against Australia, Ponting highlighted the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of the game, cautioning against overexertion.

In recent years, Kohli's once-stellar form has waned, with limited centuries and a dip in averages, while Smith also struggles to recapture his peak. Ponting draws from his career experience to suggest a back-to-basics strategy to revive their performances.

(With inputs from agencies.)