Following a brilliant run in the Test series, Pant will be making a comeback in the T20I set-up as India and England lock horns in a five-match T20I series.
Ponting said India won all the key moments throughout the series and that was the difference between the two sides.
The injury-ravaged Indian team has shown great resilience and grit throughout the current tour of Australia.
Washington (62) and Shardul (67) led a splendid lower-order fightback after India were reduced to 186 for 6 in reply to Australia's 369.
Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar was also frustrated after watching Rohit's 'irresponsible' shot.
The Indian batting unit displayed tremendous grit on Monday as it hung on for a memorable draw against Australia in the third Test to leave the series levelled at 1-1.
Pujara has managed to score just 113 in five innings so far at an average of 22.6
Cheteshwar Pujara scored 50 off 176 deliveries in the first innings of the Sydney Test.
On Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India, Pant dropped Will Pucovski on two occasions.
Ponting conceded that star batsman Steve Smith is struggling and he needs to get back to form if Australia have to stay afloat in the series.
Rahane was unbeaten on 104 while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was with him at the crease on 40 as the two built a century stand for the sixth wicket.
Rahane is leading the side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, who is on paternity leave.
From Sehwag's 195 to Bumrah's 6-for, the Boxing Day Test has served fans with many memorable moments over the past few decades.
India lost the first Test by eight wickets and Ponting said that with captain Virat Kohli also not available for the rest of the series, there is no one to pick up the visitors' spirits after that bruising defeat.
Following India’s humiliating defeat in Adelaide Test, Ricky Ponting said India need to strengthen their batting by including Rishabh Pant as he feel there’s nobody left to pick them up with Virat Kohli gone.
Agarwal and Shaw aggregated just 30 between them across the two innings of the first Test which India lost by eight wickets.
Ashwin showcased his class by taking four wickets, including the prized scalp of Steve Smith, as Australia were bowled out for 191 in the first innings on day two of the pink ball Test at the Adelaide Oval.
The seasoned off-spinner reaped the rewards for bowling wide off the crease, feels the former Australian skipper.
Ricky Ponting accurately predicted Prithvi Shaw's dismissal during his commentary stint in the 1st Test in Adelaide.
He scored 4, 0, 0, 1 in his last four innings during the two warm-up games ahead of the four-Test series against India.
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