{"id":176289,"date":"2024-11-16T14:32:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T14:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/16\/ponting-can-comment-on-former-australian-cricketers-no-holds-barred-response-on-gautam-gambhirs-remarks-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-11-16T14:32:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T14:32:20","slug":"ponting-can-comment-on-former-australian-cricketers-no-holds-barred-response-on-gautam-gambhirs-remarks-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/16\/ponting-can-comment-on-former-australian-cricketers-no-holds-barred-response-on-gautam-gambhirs-remarks-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Ponting can comment on&#8230;&#8217;: Former Australian cricketers no-holds-barred response on Gautam Gambhir&#8217;s remarks | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-115363617,imgsize-55936,width-400,resizemode-4\/115363617.jpg?fit=400,225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;Ponting can comment on&#8230;&#8217;: Former Australian cricketers no-holds-barred response on Gautam Gambhir&#8217;s remarks | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;Ponting can comment on&#8230;&#8217;: Former Australian cricketers no-holds-barred response on Gautam Gambhir&#8217;s remarks | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit - X)\">Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit &#8211; X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketers <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/adam-gilchrist\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Adam Gilchrist<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/matthew-hayden\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Matthew Hayden<\/a> have defended teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ricky-ponting\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ricky Ponting<\/a> following India head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/gautam-gambhir\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Gautam Gambhir<\/a>&#8216;s befitting reply to Ponting&#8217;s comments on <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/virat-kohli\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Virat Kohli<\/a> and skipper <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rohit-sharma\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rohit Sharma<\/a>&#8216;s form ahead of high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy.<br \/>The duo\u2019s straightforward stance highlighted their belief in honest critique and the role of commentary in cricket, countering Gambhir\u2019s assertion that Ponting should focus solely on Australian cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Gilchrist stated that Ponting, as a cricket legend and commentator, has every right to share his opinions on global cricket, emphasizing the importance of open discussions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPunter can comment on anything he wants. I think he has earned the right to comment on most aspects of cricket. I love this, this is going to get the popcorn out for the rest of the summer,\u201d said legendary wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist on the Club Prairie Fire podcast.<\/p>\n<p>Hayden, known for his bluntness, dismissed the notion that commentary should be limited to national boundaries.<br \/>\u201cWe are paid to make an opinion, make a comment and make a call about the game we know and love,&#8221; said Hayden on the podcast.<br \/>In 2024, Kohli has struggled with his form, scoring just 488 runs in 25 innings across formats in 19 international matches, averaging 20.33. His performances in home Tests were particularly concerning, managing only one half-century in five matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with an average of 21.33 across those series.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW\">\n<p class=\"efT4r\">How long will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja play?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the three-Test series against New Zealand, which India lost 0-3, Kohli scored 93 runs in six innings, slightly outpacing Rohit Sharma, who scored 91. Both senior batters faced criticism for their inability to deliver under pressure in critical games.<br \/>India&#8217;s upcoming five-Test series against Australia, beginning on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth, is pivotal. 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