New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged England batter Harry Brook to adapt the way he plays in Australia.

Brook's start to the ongoing Ashes series has mirrored much of England's performances, with glimpses of quality cricket overshadowed by periods of frustration that have allowed Australia to regain the urn via an unassailable 3-0 series lead.

While Brook has scored more runs (173) than all of his teammates apart from No.1 ranked batter Joe Root, the stylish right-hander has managed just one half-century from six innings, and many of his dismissals have come at crucial times for England.

Ponting is a long-time admirer of Brook and believes England's No.5 must adjust the way he plays Down Under or risk ...