Ponting had passed on a taunt to Gambhir while fielding at silly point.
Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, someone who is known for his aggression on the field, revealed a sledging incident with ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting during a Test match in Bengaluru.
Ponting had started the verbal attack on Gambhir while fielding at silly point. He made comments on his batting and said it lacks spark.
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"Ricky Ponting in 2008. When Anil Kumble was the captain, in that series where I got a double hundred. In the 1st test match at Bangalore, he said that I had not sent the world on fire while I was batting and he was fielding at silly point,” Gambhir told on Stars Sports show 'Cricket Connected'.
Gambhir didn't hold himself and decided to give it back to the Aussie skipper. He reminded Ponting of his struggle in Indian conditions.
“And I said ‘Neither have you to be honest in India. You have been a bunny’. And his record says that as well that he has been a bunny in India.” Gambhir said to remind Ponting of his mediocre average of 26.48 in Test matches he played in India.
During Australia tour to India in 2008, Gambhir had an on-field clash with Shane Watson. Opening up on the incident, he said, “Shane Watson! And the reason is I didn’t do that intentionally. Actually, I got banned after that game. A lot of people say that I elbowed him, but I didn’t do that purposely.
“When I was going for the hearing to the match, Gary Kirsten told me to accept it as it is Chris Broad. He will give you the extra sympathy and he is not going to ban you. I went inside with Gary Kirsten and he asked if you accept your mistake. I said ‘Yes’ and he said you are banned,” Gautam Gambhir said.