'I know the backstory': Former Aussie Batter Decodes Reason Behind Gambhir's Fiery Reply To Ponting

Ahe of start of much-awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy, Team India he coach Gautam Gambhir held a press conference and dressed many pressing queries put forward by media about upcoming India vs Australia series. During presser, Ricky Ponting's recent comments on Virat Kohli were also raised. Paying heed to it, Gambhir snapped at it and suggested former Australia captain to focus on affairs related to Australian team.

Br Hdin Decodes Reason Behind Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Answer

Gautam Gambhir's comments were noted by Ricky Ponting, who called former Indian opener a "prickly character." Laying weight on indirect back and forth between Gambhir and Ponting, former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Br Hdin has come out with a contemplation regarding Gambhir's reaction.

Hdin seconded Ponting by stating that Gambhir's reaction was indeed "prickly", and elaborated that response was a result of his "us versus m" mentality. According to Hdin, Gambhir as a leer likes to come in support of his players and Ponting's comments ignited his, us against m character.

"Gambhir is a character that would use this as an us versus m mentality. And you expect your coach to stick up for players. His reaction was prickly re, and you don't need your coach to get caught up in that sort of scenario unless his tactics is to build an us versus m. I know what backstory. I'll tell you; just wait till later of week. re was a little elbow, suspensions and fines." Hdin told LiSTNR Podcast.

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Tough Ro Ahe For Team India

After enduring a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home at hands of New Zealand, Team India would have to quickly brush aside stains of defeat and look forward to daunting challenge that is standing tall in form of Australia. A set of 5 Tests have been scheduled down under, and stakes are high, as valuable WTC Final spot is hanging. Having lost at home against Kiwis, Team India would have to pull off what has never happened before, beating Australia in Australia at least with a score line of 4-0.

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While it is a monumental task, leaving Aussies stunned at ir backyard is not something that Rohit Sharma's men are not accustomed to. India have attained unthinkable feat of defeating Australia in Australia twice, thus, even if odds may not favour, a fight till end is expected and who knows what miracle is awaiting this time around.