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

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting and current Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir are embroiled in a war of words over Virat Kohli's form

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,

Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia, tensions are already brewing off the field. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and current India head coach Gautam Gambhir seem to be at odds after a recent exchange of comments about Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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.

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

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

Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India, the Border–Gavaskar Trophy is a renowned Test cricket series contested between Australia and India. Showcasing the finest cricketing ability from both countries,

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.

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.