CWC 2019: Ponting picked his favorites. Find out the details

XtraTime Web Desk: Three –time World Cup winner foe Australia Ricky Ponting fells Australia, India and England are the firm favorites in this World Cup.

Ponting, one of the greatest captains in the history of the sport even owns a Guinness World Record for The Most cricket World Cups won by a captain, with the 2003 and 2007 back-to-back wins to his name.

Only Clive Lloyd for the West Indies in 1975 and 1979, and Ponting for Australia in 2003 and 2007, re the two legends who have lifted the coveted trophy on multiple occasions as captains.

“Initially, it would be England for two reasons. England have started playing well in limited overs and the tournament will be played on home. Naturally, they will have some home advantage.” Ponting said to media.

He further added that the only teams that he sees as challengers to the English squad are India and Australia, whom he has been working with as an assistant coach since February.

“But they will be challenged by India and Australia.” He added.

England are the top-seeded ODI team headed into the tournament and have one of the strongest batting lineups at their disposal. But the former Aussies skipper still remains hopeful of an upset by some strong teams like South Africa, Pakistan or the West Indies. He concluded:

“They[Pakistan/SA/WI] are also good. This would be a very open World Cup. Although England are clear favourites, there are other strong teams who can cause upsets.” Ponting signed off.