IND vs AUS: Ex-Australian Test cricketer SLAMS 'sledging' culture in cricket team, country

Australian cricketers are kwn to be passionate contenders on field. country has played a dominant brand of cricket over years and sledging opposition has also been a blueprint of ir game plans. Apart from ir cricketing acumen, athletes also tend to use psychological tactics to demoralize and intimidate opponents. approach has been subject to a lot of denunciation, and even a former Australian cricketer has come forward to condemn culture. 

IND vs AUS: Kerry O'Keeffe lambasts sledging culture in Australian cricket 

battle between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground recently proved to be an intense one. visitors, who were already dealing with injury woes, showcased ir solid character on field against all verbal volleys thrown at m by opposition players as well as spectators. Several table Australian players such as captain Tim Paine and Matw Wade came under radar during India vs Australia 3rd Test for ir over-enthusiasm on field. 

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home team looked desperate to clinch Test match on Day 5. However, India's R Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari's marathon association with bat ruffled opposition's fears. In an attempt to break gritty batting partnership, Tim Paine was seen sledging R Ashwin while also hurling abuses at star spinner. Close-in fielder Matw Wade's behaviour also received flak from several fans. 

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Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe was seemingly left unimpressed with what transpired at Sydney Cricket Ground. A number of members of crowd also had to be ejected from stadium after Indian team complained of racial abuse. cricketer-turned-commentator, while speaking on Fox Sports, blasted Australian obsession with sledging. 

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71-year-old did t mince his words while criticizing methods and explained how cricket is an elite sport and t a stand-up comedy act. He was left unimpressed as certain members from audience attempted to heckle Indian players with racial slurs and sledges. former cricketer is of opinion that sledging is indeed most overrated aspect of country's sport. 

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O'Keeffe also added how same could have an impact on youngsters who are present in stands and that is t a positive sign for nation. According to ex-cricketer, 95% of sledging is unfunny and is laden with abuses. commentator extolled quality of cricket that two nations have played in series and wants focus to be shifted on cricketing action rar than anti-social behaviour of players and spectators. current commentator also revealed that he is often asked about most famous sledge he has ever heard in cricket more than his 24-Test career, something which is 'embarrassing' according to him.

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Im source: ICC Twitter