Ricky Ponting reignited his feud with Gautam Gambhir, suggesting the Indian coach's criticism of his Virat Kohli comments stemmed from India's recent Test series loss to New Zealand. Ponting defended his assessment of Kohli's form,

Gautam Gambhir 's fiery and unexpected response to former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting's concern over the form of India's premier batter Virat Kohli created a lot of  buzz. The verbal volleys fired from either ends has added a lot of spice to the  Border Gavaskar Trophy( BGT).

Melbourne: Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character" and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter,

Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir exchange sharp words over Ponting’s comments on Virat Kohli, sparking off-field tensions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting hit back at India head coach Gautam Gambhir as the latter criticised him for his recent take on Virat Kohli. Kohli has struggled for runs during India's home Tes

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, tensions rise off the field between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting over comments on Virat Kohli's form. BGT set to begin in Perth on November 22.

Describing Gautam Gambhir as a "prickly character," Ricky Ponting said that he's "had a bit of history" with India head coach.

Ponting also added that he has had a "bit of history" with Gambhir whom he has played against and coached during his time at the Delhi Capitals (then Daredevils) in the IPL.

Ricky Ponting has clarified his concerns around the form of Virat Kohli after India’s coach bristled at the Aussie legend’s comments, urging him to focus on Australia.

Rohit Sharma and Co. are currently gearing up for the most-awaited IND vs AUS away series. India are the defending champions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and are eyeing to win it for the fifth consecutive time.