Currently, the second and final Test match of the two-match Test series between Australia and West Indies is being played at Gabba, Brisbane. In this match, former Australian team captain Ricky Ponting had made a big prediction regarding the wicket of Alex Carey which proved to be correct.

Just as Ricky Ponting said, Australia’s wicketkeeper batsman was out. Ricky Ponting was sitting in the commentary panel when Alex Carey was batting on 65 runs. Ricky Ponting was watching carefully as Alex Carey was continuously playing aggressive shots against the West Indies bowlers and scoring runs at a fast pace.

Ricky Ponting said during the commentary, ‘Alex Carey’s eyes are moving a lot. He is trying to hit hard on every ball. He should play a little defensive cricket and play big shots on good length balls. As soon as the former Australian captain said this, Alex Carey was caught out on the very next ball of Shamar Joseph. This wicket was very important for West Indies.

Here’s the video:

Today, in Ricky Ponting commentary:

“It looks like (Carey’s) eyes are spinning a bit to me. He’s in overdrive at the moment, wants to hit every ball.

“I agree with you Bish, just go a bit more defensive, make him play a big shot from a good length ball.”

Cue the video #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/lSdUJ2emCh

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Talking about the match, West Indies scored 311 runs in this match after losing all the wickets in the first innings. On behalf of the team, Joshua de Silva scored 79 runs in 157 balls with the help of seven fours. Apart from him, Kavem Hodge played a valuable inning of 71 runs. Kevin Sinclair scored 50 runs in 98 balls with the help of 5 fours and 1 six while Alzarri Joseph contributed 32 runs.

For Australia, experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets while Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each. West Indies bowlers have also performed very well in this match and have put Australia on the back foot at this time.