Year after year, Ricky Ponting proves himself cricket’s Nostramdamus with uncanny and almost scary commentary predictions which more often than not come true.

Dubai: Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Australia 'A' team skipper Nathan McSweeney is better bet to make Test debut against India compared to teenager Sam Konstas, who flopped against India 'A' in both innings in the ongoing "Unofficial Test" in Mackay.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked Nathan McSweeney to open for Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series against India.