'It Is Incredible': Ricky Ponting Takes A Complete U-Turn On His Distasteful Remarks On Virat Kohli

India vs Australia Test Series: Gautam Gambhir 's fiery and unexpected response to former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting's concern over form of India's premier batter Virat Kohli created a lot of  buzz. verbal volleys fired from eir ends has ded a lot of spice to  Border Gavaskar Trophy( BGT). When asked about India He Coach's response, former Aussie skipper said he that was not surprised by backlash from Gambhir. In dition to it, Ponting also seemed to have changed his stance on Virat Kohli and his dismal form.

Ricky Ponting Takes A U-Turn On Kohli Controversy

Ricky Ponting few days back, while speaking on ICC Review, expressed his concerns on Virat Kohli's form. former India skipper has scored just three hundreds in past five years and Ponting highlighted this issue. Ponting also went to length of questioning Kohli's place in playing XI. Now after Gautam Gambhir's firm reply, Australian skipper has justified his criticism of former India skipper.

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'I didn’t take a dig at him. In fact, I said that he has been good in Australia, and I am hoping to see him among runs in Test series. It is incredible how little things are taken out of context. He is a world-class player and his record over here is magnificent', Ricky Ponting said to Channel 7.

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Ricky Ponting Sends A Stern Warning To India

India have alrey reached Australia and have begun training at Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) ground, and that too behind closed doors. This strategy of India has left fans and experts curious. pitch at Optus is predicted to offer bounce and pace for Australian bowlers. While speaking to same brocaster, Ricky Ponting said that Indian players, especially ir batters will have to be at top of ir game. Bounce is something that Indian players might not like. Ponting has always maintained that Aussies will defeat India 3-1 in upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.