Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday announced that he will be commentating alongside West Indies great Brian Lara for the first time when the duo bring in 2021 on the sidelines of the 10th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Excited to bring 2021 in by commentating alongside @BrianLara for the first time. Ponting said Warner, Smith and Labuschange are "vitally important" for the team. "They need Warner back, they need Smith to score runs, they need Labuschange to find the form of last summer as well. Australia opener Joe Burns, who failed to perform, was released and will return to the Brisbane Heat.

Source: dna December 31, 2020 14:20 UTC