Ponting hits back at Gambhir, calls him ‘prickly character’

Ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, a war of words has erupted between India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli’s form, with Gambhir defending his players and Ponting clarifying his intentions. The five-Test series begins on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.