On the Sky Sports panel, only three commentators, including former Australia captains Mark Taylor and Ponting, as well as ex-Australia women's cricketer Mel Jones, have found themselves outnumbered by a large group of ex-English players.
Ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test, Australia opener David Warner affirmed that retirement is not what is occupying his mind and he is concerned about going out on the pitch and scoring runs for his team
James Anderson, who will turn 41 this Sunday, has retained his place in the final Test. The veteran pacer has failed to live up to his reputation in the series. He has claimed four wickets in three Tests this year at an average of 76.75.
England batter Harry Brook is keen to deny Australia from enjoying their first overseas Ashes win since 2001 in the final Test at The Oval on Thursday.
The entire final day of the fourth Test was lost due to rain in Manchester on Sunday and the drawn match ensured Australia holds on to their 2-1 series lead
After the fourth test washout due resulting in a draw at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, England failed to regain the Ashes series as Australia was leading the series by 2-1.
His recovery will undoubtedly be closely watched by England selectors as their focus shifts from the ongoing Ashes to the white-ball series against Ireland and New Zealand in September.
Australia retained the Ashes with an unassailable 2-1 series lead on Sunday after the Manchester Test was drawn following a washed-out fifth day. It was a blow for England who were primed to draw level in the series, having fought back from 2-0 down.
England failed to regain the Ashes. After a win at Headingley, they managed to keep the series alive by 2-1. In the fourth Test at Old Trafford, they dominated the Aussies and looked good to level the series, but the rain gods denied them a chance to do so, leaving them with a chance to leve
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has backed Todd Murphy instead of Cameron Green for featuring in the final Ashes Test against England at The Oval.