Gabba Test: Kevin Pietersen advises India on 'how to shut Australia up' post SCG sledging

Australian cricket team has a reputation for being fierce competitors on field. y have resorted to psychological warfare tactics in an attempt to get under skin of opposition. Tim Paine-led side opted same approach against India in third Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground. However, home team could t reap any dividends out of it and failed to clinch Test match. As a result, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently revealed what India must do in order to put an end to Australia's sledging. 

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England's Kevin Pietersen, who was himself kwn to be a fiery character on field during his playing days, also h several confrontations with several Australian cricketers on ground. cricketer-turned-commentator has on multiple occasions slammed Australia's on-field behaviour and has been very vocal about same. Writing about it in his blog for betway.com,  40-year-old mentioned how sledging will remain constant whenever Australia are involved in a contest of one-upmanship.

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prolific batsman revealed how Aussies have a tendency to use verbal banter as a tactical ploy. He pointed out that side is desperate to win, which is why y will t shy away from using everything within laws of game to get result in ir favour. During final day of Sydney Test, likes of Tim Paine and Matw We came under rar of fans due to ir questionable behaviour. 

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Wicketkeeper Tim Paine, who also is leer of Australian Test side, targeted India's R Ashwin constantly and was also seen hurling abuses to player. Close-in fielder Matw We, on or hand, was lambasted by Indian fans for necessarily directing his throws towards injured Hanuma Vihari. Kevin Pietersen, in his blog, opined that sledging could be deemed fine as long as it does t get personal. As per ex-cricketer, best way India can 'shut Australia up;' is by beating m in series. 

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former England captain reckoned that Tim Paine is likely to repeat same kind of behaviour if a similar situation arises.  As per Pietersen, Australian captain's post-match justifications are t reliable and he is likely to get into confrontations with Indian players in upcoming Gabba Test as well. England star was also critical of Paine and We's behaviour during 2019 Ashes series. 

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After ir epic showdown at Sydney, two teams will battle it out for final time in Gabba Test. With series poised evenly, both teams are expected to be involved in a tooth and nail fight yet again. After ir third encounter ended in a stalemate, it remains to be seen if we get a clear winner of series after fourth fixture. Brisbane Test is scheduled to being from January 15. 

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 Im source: Kevin Pietersen Instagram