Ian Chappell believes a cricket team’s “prized” possession amid this Covid-19 pandemic is depth, and India and England are well placed on that front unlike Australia.

“It has become abundantly clear during this pandemic-ravaged era that one of the prized ingredients in a cricket squad is depth. Ideally, it should be both in batting and bowling.

“India displayed their ample depth, particularly in quick bowling, in defeating Australia on their recent tour. In making six changes from the first to second Test and still defeating England comfortably at Edgbaston, New Zealand surprised with their talent too,” the former Australia captain wrote in his column for ESPNCricinfo.

According to Chappell, England showed their depth in the ODI series against Pakistan and it will hold them in good stead in the Ashes.

“England have displayed both depth and flexibility by comprehensively blanking Pakistan in their three-match ODI series.”

The 77-year-old, however, feels in terms of depth in batting, India are well placed than any other cricket-playing nation.