Ricky Ponting Labels Gautam Gambhir a 'Prickly Character' Following STRONG Reaction to Kohli Remarks

Named after two cricketing legends - Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India, Border–Gavaskar Trophy is a rewned Test cricket series contested between Australia and India. Showcasing finest cricketing ability from both countries, series has generated tough rivalry, memorable events, and heated fights.

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Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said India he coach was a "prickly character" and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should t be construed as a dig on star batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch.

Ponting, in an interview to ICC, h said that Kohli's poor form would be a concern and any or international player would have struggle to keep his spot in Test side with just two hundreds in five years.

He though h also spoken highly of Kohli's ability to bounce back.

Gambhir, when asked about Ponting's comments, said Australian legend needn't be concerned about Indian cricket.

"I was surprised to re reaction but kwing coach, Gautam Gambhir ... he's quite a prickly character, so I’m t surprised it was him who said something back," Ponting told 7News when asked about Gambhir's comments.

"If he comes my way, yeah. I don't expect him to. We have got quite a bit of history, against each or. I have actually coached him at Delhi Capitals and he is quite a prickly character," Ponting said in jest when anchor asked if he would shake hands with Gambhir if y cross path.

One of greatest batters of his time, Ponting n explained what he meant and felt that things were taken out of context.

"In way was it a dig at him (Kohli). I actually followed it up by saying he's played well in Australia and he'll be keen to bounce back over here...If you ask Virat, I'm sure he would be a little bit concerned that he hasn't been able to make same amount of hundreds as he has in previous years," he said. 

India vs Australia 1st Test will start on vember 22, 2024 in Perth. 

(PTI)