“Virat went back to trusting his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings than he did in the first innings,” Ponting said.

“He got away from trying to combat the opposition and focused on his strengths. That’s what Marnus and (Steve) Smith need to do – find their own way and show great intent.”

The Adelaide Test offers a crucial opportunity for Australia to bounce back and Ponting believes that a shift in mindset could be the key to unlocking their potential.

“Think about scoring runs first and not think about getting out first. That’s always a challenge for a batter, especially when you’re not in great form. There’s only one way to change it and that is to be positive and show great intent,” Ponting suggested.

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The ICC Hall of Famer also congratulated fellow Tasmanian and all-rounder Beau Webster for earning his maiden call-up to the Test side, but backed Mitch Marsh to retain his spot in the side for the clash that commences on December 6 should he be declared fit.

“Congratulations to Beau. He’s had three or four years of really good, high quality, consistent all-round cricket,” Ponting said.

“Unless something’s wrong with Mitchell Marsh on the back of that first Test match and I hope that there’s not because you would think that the only spot that Webster could take in that side would be the all-rounder role.”