Ponting backs Finch to open, Marsh for VC

By Michael Ramsey
Updated September 18 2018 - 3:06pm, first published 3:04pm
Ricky Ponting wants WA skipper Mitchell Marsh to be Tim Paine's deputy against Pakistan.
Ricky Ponting wants WA skipper Mitchell Marsh to be Tim Paine's deputy against Pakistan.

Ricky Ponting has named his top six for Australia's Test series against Pakistan in the UAE, backing white-ball specialist Aaron Finch to open the batting alongside Matt Renshaw and Mitch Marsh to assume the vacant vice-captaincy.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Ballarat news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.