Tempers and opinions flared up Day 2 of the fifth test between England and India In the oval after Indian Pacer Akash Deep’s brutal broadcast to England-opener Ben Duckett led to a destructive reaction from former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. In his role as a commentator, Ponting, he would have simply reacted physically if he was confronted with such post-Dismissal theatrices during his own play days.
The incident: Akash Deep’s Brutal broadcast to Ben Duckett
It was the 13th left of the first innings of England. Ben Duckett, in a typical aggressive way, had taken Akash 4 fours deep and racing a six, racing to 43 discount on only 38 balls. But Akash Deep laughed the last smile and eventually claimed for the fourth time in the Wicket van Duckett series. On this occasion, the bowler interrupted the moment by draping his arm around Duckett’s shoulder and sharing a few words with a broad smile while Duckett walked back his walk-a gesture both friendly and deeply provocative on such a high-stakes stage.
This airy display immediately raised eyebrows with viewers and experts. English assistant -coach Marcus Trescothick The old -fashioned view summarized and said: “In my time, many players would have dropped the elbow on him, “ emphasize how the etiquette of the modern game has shifted.
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Ricky Ponting’s reaction: a throwback to Old-school Gruis
Sky Sports presenter Ian Ward analyzed the incident on live television and explicitly asked Ponting if he would have tolerated such a broadcast in his own era. Ponting did not hesitate: “Probably yes, probably,”
The legendary Aussie replied, suggesting that the gesture of Akash Deep may have provoked an immediately “Right Hook” From him.
Ponting further explained: “Although I mean, when I saw it, I just thought they should have been friends or had to have been played against each other somewhere. I would like to have something like that. I mean, you see that not every day, perhaps in a local park game or not in a test match that is played when this series is played.
Although the sights of fierce confrontations and sleds are not new to test cricket, physical contact after a wicket – especially of the Bowler – is extremely rare and generally discouraged.
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