Ricky Ponting failed to dominate me with his sledging in the 2005 Ashes: Andrew Flintoff

England and Australia have locked horns in Test match cricket for glory and historic urn since 1882. When you consider history of both nations, Ashes surpasses any or rivalry, t just in cricket but across all sports. Ashes is one of most intense rivalries in world, which is a delight for cricket fans in both countries as well around world.

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Andrew Flintoff reveals about Ricky Ponting's failed attempt to sledge him in Ashes 2005

Recently, former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff recalled an incident which involves former Australia captain Ricky Ponting from second Test of 2005 Ashes. England played exceedingly well as y made life tough for mighty Australian team and eventually went on to win series. England bagged five-match series 2-1 and ended Australia’s dominance on urn. It was first time England won Ashes since 1986-87.

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second match in Edgbaston turned out to be a thrilling contest. England went on to win  nail-biting game as y defeated Australia by just two runs to draw level in series after losing series-opener. star performer for England was all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who put up a scintillating all-round show to guide his team to victory. Andrew Flintoff scored half-centuries in both innings and picked up 3 and 4 wickets respectively during two Australian innings.

Andrew Flintoff revealed how Ricky Ponting tried to get under his skin. former cricketer said that he could never forget his sledging before and added that it didn’t work on him as he continued to bat without paying any heed to what Australian had to say. Andrew Flintoff furr said that he stood with Kevin Pietersen at crease when Ricky Ponting looked at him and made a joke saying, ‘Here we go boys, look at two superstars! y’re going to be happy with se two, aren’t y’. And in response, he said ‘Jog on, Rick! Jog on!'

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Shane Warne blasts Ricky Ponting for famous 2005 Ashes loss in England

Recently, Shane Warne had also blasted Ricky Ponting for ir loss at Edgbaston. Having comfortably won first Test, Australia lost second after captain Ricky Ponting won toss and elected to bat first. Shane Warne slammed Ponting's decision, calling it  worst decision ever, by any captain. England drew  series level at 1-1 and went on to win Ashes despite a magnificent effort from Australia’s lower order on final day.

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