Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee has criticized his ex-teammate Ricky Ponting for his comments on Virat Kohli's form, suggesting it might backfire by motivating the Indian star ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia, tensions are already brewing off the field. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and current India head coach Gautam Gambhir seem to be at odds after a recent exchange of comments about Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Gautam Gambhir has not taken Ricky Ponting's criticism of Virat Kohli lightly, questioning the former Australian captain's credentials to raise fingers at something that isn't his to worry about. Gambhir,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting had said that Virat Kohli's form is a concern, given the Indian batter has scored just two Test hundreds in the last five years but felt that he has it in him to roar back to form and there is no better place than Australia to do so.

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has brushed aside Ricky Ponting's concerns over the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir expressed confidence in the Indian duo's ability to bounce back,

Team India head coach says, he has got no concerns over the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series.

Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India, the Border–Gavaskar Trophy is a renowned Test cricket series contested between Australia and India. Showcasing the finest cricketing ability from both countries,

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma against Ricky Ponting's remarks, questioning Ponting's focus on Indian cricket. Gambhir praised the players' dedication and hunger for success,

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Jasprit Bumrah as stand-in captain for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia if Rohit Sharma misses the opener. While Rohit's participation is uncertain,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket is a little bit concerning. Ponting pointed out that Kohli has scored 2 hundreds in the last 5 years.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid their poor form and said that Ricky Ponting should only focus on Australian cricket.