Ricky Ponting fears ODI cricket will be played "less and less" in the coming years as more T20 leagues emerge.

The new-look Australia Champions comes at a time when WCL Season 3 is promising to be the biggest edition yet, with more legendary names, intense rivalries and entertainment lined up for fans across the world.

Ricky Ponting will play a leading role in the growth and development of Century Cricket's revolutionary technology and, with his 34 years of elite cricket experience, provide his expertise from a talent identification framework perspective.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting also urged the selectors to make decisive changes ahead of October's three-match Test tour to South Africa.

England Test captain Joe Root continues to touch new heights in Test cricket. The right-handed batter scripted another record to his name, this time during the second Test match against Pakistan at Lord's, London.

Scrutiny over Australia's top-order batting grew more on Saturday when it failed to inspire another strong start during the second Test match against Bangladesh.

As England take the field against Pakistan at Headingley later on Wednesday, Joe Root will have the opportunity to achieve a major world record currently held by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Australia's batting has been facing growing scrutiny recently, and it all compounded when the Aussies were catapulted in their own backyard despite being at full strength as Bangladesh scripted a nine-wicket victory.

Australian cricket greats were utterly shocked by the team's 9-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit out at the hosts' batters following a dismal Day 1 performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test.