Regarding Ponting's reply to Gavaskar's comments over Australia's behaviour :
In my view, it was about the truth pinching hard . Nearly all teams have had problems with Australia's on field verbal tactics.
The South Africans complained of racial abuse when they went there, and in fact pleaded their home crowd to boo the Aussies when they came for return series.
NewZealander Lou Vincent went public with his feelings against Australia by saying they hunt like a pack of dogs and they think they are above the game.
India's Sachin Tendulkar has been the target of Aussies verbal volleys so often, and in the recent malaysia tri-series, ponting made some rude remarks at him after he was called back by the umpire after being initially given out.
Sri Lanka's Muralitharan and Ranatunga have had problems with Aussies.
Brian Lara too. After he reached 400, Ponting instead of congratulating him, went on to say that Lara was a selfish player in going for the record.
No doubt "Arrogant Aussies" is the right tag for your team, Mr. Ponting.
Be a good ambassador for the sports first before trying to become the best batsman.
And as for his remarks that there are not too many popular winners, you only have to look at the popular Windies of the 80s, Sachin tendulkar, Roger Federer, etc. to see the hollowness of his remarks.
So many teams you have roughed up, are now coming out in the open. Who all will you reply to Mr. Ponting ?
Add to that, Ponting and Damien Martyn's recent behaviour against Mr. Sharad Pawar in the award-giving ceremony in the Champions Trophy in India.
Remember Chris Gayle Vs. Michael Clarke in the Champions Trophy where Gayle was fined but Clrake escaped. Gayle later said that the perpetrator of the crime should be equally punished.
The administrators of the game are turning a blind eye to Aussies on field behaviour.
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Oh yes, you are right in pointing out so many instances where Aussies have been out of control.
They cannot beat West Indies in on-field behavior being on top of the game. Even India has a great track record in this.
I guess its his frustration and so much of pressure that they have on them, which is showing up like this.
I just think that aussie tean is behaving like a bully and the only way to win against a bully is to not to back off.
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