Joe Root dismisses Ricky Ponting ‘little boy’ jibe before fourth Ashes Test

• England captain says everyone in tourists’ camp would disagree with Ponting
• Root confirms ‘feisty’ Tom Curran will start Boxing Day Test against AustraliaJoe Root has dismissed Ricky Ponting’s suggestion that he has looked like a “little boy” leading England in the Ashes.Root acknowledges the former Australia captain’s entitlement to his opinion but points out Ponting has no inside-track on the touring squad. Related: England should not fal