Even before the battle has begun In Border Gavaskar Trophy, India and Australia are locking horns outside the ground. Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir are at odds over Virat Kohli's performance. Ponting questioned Kohli's spot in the team due to his recent form, suggesting that any other player would have been dropped by now. However, Gambhir swiftly came to his defense, emphasizing his dedication and passion for the sport. He praised Rohit Sharma and Kohli as "tough men" who have achieved a lot for Indian cricket and will continue to do so.