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

Rohit Sharma and Co. are currently gearing up for the most-awaited IND vs AUS away series. India are the defending champions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and are eyeing to win it for the fifth consecutive time.

Gautam Gambhir, coach of the Indian cricket team, states that Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team in the opening Test against Australia if Rohit Sharma is unavailable. KL Rahul is likely to open the innings.

Addressing the media before departing for Australia for the five-match Test series, Gautam Gambhir responded to questions regarding the form of Kohli and Rohit

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

Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of India's cricket team, defended captain Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli amid criticisms following a 0-3 defeat by New Zealand. He emphasizes their hunger to succeed and expresses confidence in the team's resilience,

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

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

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.