Skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower believe that the series is evenly poised
Former Australian cricket captain said Ponting was trying too hard to prove he's worthy.
After months of misery and recrimination,Australia rejoiced in their thumping victory over England.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting is confident of being fit for the crucial fourth Ashes Test at the MCG in Melbourne starting on December 26
Aus ride on left-handers ton to close in on victory as England,chasing 391,slump to 81/5
Kevin Pietersen irritated pacer Mitchell Johnson by sarcastically asking for his phone number.
England needed their biggest ever run chase to win the match and their hopes appeared forlorn.
Axed from squad in 2nd Test,comeback man Johnson scalps six to revive Aussie hopes.
Johnson said the clashes helped fire up the embattled Australians,saying Pietersen was being a "smart-arse".
Mitchell smashed through England's top order then cleaned up the tail to finish with 6-38 in a brilliant return.
Ricky Ponting has said he may have to step down as Australian skipper if the Ashes series is lost.
The flamboyant cricketer-turned-commentato has been offered a million dollars to come back.
England bowled out Australia for a mediocre 268 on the opening day of the third Ashes test.
A victory at Perth will allow the visitors to retain the Ashes
Australia must win the third test to have a chance of regaining the Ashes.
Ponting said return of Phil Hughes and inclusion of Steve Smith signals Australia's intent to take the fight to England,
Shock Australian Ashes selection Michael Beer has admitted even he isnt sure he is ready for his Test debut in the third Ashes tie against England,starting on Thursday at the WACA.
Australia selectors have been confused and contradictory in their choice of a side tagged the Recyclables for next weeks crucial third Ashes Test
Ponting is just one test defeat away from becoming first Oz captain in 120 years to lose three Ashes series.