Eng vs Ind: Ricky Ponting admits he would have punched Akash Deep for a send out like Ben Duckett

My temper and opinion were fired up Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India In the oval after a cheeky send-off to the British opener of Indian Pacer Akashdeep, Bendakett prompted a poignant response from Australian Captain Ricky Ponting. Speaking in his role as commentator, Ponting candidly admitted that he would have physically responded if he was faced with such a post-des-misal play on his own play day.

Incident: Akash Deep’s cheeky send-off to Ben Duckett

It was England’s 13th innings. Ben Duckett, usually in an offensive way, dismantling Akash deep with four and six, racing with just 38 balls and 43 balls. However, Akash Deep had a final laugh and eventually claimed Duckett’s wicket for the fourth time in the series. On this occasion, the bowler cut off the moment by covering her arms around Duckett’s shoulders and sharing a few words with a wide smile as Duckett returned.

This light-hearted display quickly raised eyebrows among viewers and critics. England assistant coach Marcus Trescochik Summary of the old views:In my time, many players would have just dropped their elbows on him. ” It highlights how modern gaming etiquette has changed.

See again: Akash Deep gives Ben Duckett a cheeky send-off after being fired in an oval test

Ricky Ponting’s Reaction: A Return to Old-Stylish Grit

Analyzing the incidents on live TV, Sky Sports presenter Ian Ward asked Ponting if he was tolerating such a post-off in his own time. Ponting didn’t hesitate: “Maybe, perhaps, probably.”
The legendary Australian answers, suggesting that Akashdeep’s gesture may have caused immediate “Right hook” From him.

Ponting explained further: “I mean, when I saw it, I thought they must be mates, or played somewhere or somewhere together. I want to have something like that. I mean, I can’t see that they’re not being played hard every day in the local park games, like I’m playing his cricket, like I do his things like him, like I do his things like him.

The fierce conflict and sled sights are nothing new to testing cricket, but physical contact after the wicket, especially from the bowler, is extremely rare and generally discouraged.

Read again: Eng vs Ind – Prasidh Krishna explains a verbal duel with Joe Root on the second day of the test of the oval