"He would've had his defences up": Ponting ponders Gambhir's jibe at him for remarks on Kohli

Perth [Australia], November 21 (ANI): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir's recent crack at him about stalwart Virat Kohli's form comes down to deflecting pressure following their home series whitewash against New Zealand.

The element of spice has added another layer of intensity to the rivalry between two Test heavyweights of modern-day cricket.

Things started to flare up after