Australia's No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne is coping with severe criticism for his performances in the last two years. The right-hander was unable to come up with answers to the fiery spell bowled by Jasprit Bumrah in the Perth Test as he returned with just five runs in the entire match.

Ricky Ponting encourages Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to regain their form by trusting their game and drawing inspiration from Virat Kohli's second innings turnaround in Perth. He advises taking calculated risks against Indian bowlers and urges Australia to stick with their existing lineup for the upcoming Tests despite their initial loss.

Ricky Ponting praised Kohli’s Perth century as a lesson in trusting one’s game, inspiring Smith and Labuschagne to play with intent.

Ricky Ponting provided some batting advice for off-colour batting pair Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, providing the example of Virat Kohli.

Labuschagne, who once held top ranking in men’s Test batters rankings, averages 13.66 from his five Tests after hitting two half-centuries against Pakistan in early January this year.