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

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.

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

War of words breaks out between Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir as former Australia captain labels Team India coach a ‘prickly character’ after his comments on Virat Kohli was questioned.

Australia skipper Ricky reacted on Head coach Gautam Gambhir's comment on how Australian legend needn't be concerned about Indian cricket.

Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a 'prickly character'.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recently pointed out that Virat Kohli has scored only 2-3 Test hundreds in the last five years. He also said that any other player would've been dropped by now.

The superstar India batter has only scored two Test centuries in the last five years, which is a staggering statistic for one of the greatest batters of this generation. Kohli once again struggled for India in the recent three-Test series against New Zealand,

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

Ricky Ponting was also asked if he would shake hands with Gautam Gambhir before the first ball in Perth, to which the Aussie said: "If he comes my way. Yeah!"

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.