Overview

• Brad Haddin hints at a historical conflict between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting dating back to the 2008 Test series.
• Ponting's comments on Virat Kohli's form sparked Gambhir's defensive response, questioning Ponting's involvement in Indian cricket matters.
• Gambhir's reaction is speculated to be a tactical move to deflect pressure from Indian players ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
• Ponting reiterated his concerns about Kohli's recent performance, emphasizing his potential for a comeback in Australia.
• The feud is further fueled by India's recent Test series loss to New Zealand, adding tension before the upcoming matches.