The Ashes Test series is seen as the highest series in the history of cricket Test.
The five-Test series between Australia and England is currently taking place in Australia. Australia won the first Test by 9 wickets.
Following this, Australia won the second Test between the two teams. In this match too, the Australian team, which almost dominated, upset the England team. In particular, the England batsmen were severely hampered by the inability of the Australian team to cope with the delivery.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen’s comment on an Australian player has caused a stir. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon took 3 wickets in the first innings. Peterson tweeted, ‘Someone hit the ball to Nathan Lion. An app spinner, without any variation, throws the same ball. ‘
Can SOMEONE please smack Lyon?!?!! FFS!
Off spinner with zero variations and bowling on world crickets flattest road!!!! #Ashes
— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) December 18, 2021
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit back at Kevin Pietersen for tweeting that he has taken 400 wickets in Tests. ‘The Lion’s off spin bowling is of one of the highest quality. Not only has he taken 400 Test wickets, he has also knocked you (Kevin Pietersen) out of Test cricket 4 times. ‘
Not only Ricky Ponting, but a few other former Australian players also commented in response to Peterson’s comment. In this regard, Peterson tweeted, ‘It is strange that the Australians indirectly responded to my tweet about the Lion. Isn’t it permissible for someone to criticize him for taking 400 wickets? .. is weird, ”he tweeted.
It’s quite bizarre how many Australians responded so negatively to my tweet about Lyon.
The Aussie way would be to attack and NOT play him like these English batters.
Because he’s got 400 wickets you’re not allowed to attack him?!
Strange!
— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) December 18, 2021
It is noteworthy that when it comes to Ashes Tests, it is common for players from Australia and England to engage in sledging during matches and for former players to make similar comments.