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

The controversy began when the former Australia captain expressed concerns about India's star batsman Virat Kohli's recent struggles in Test cricket.

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

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was hopeful about captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the 1st Test vs Australia. The Indian captain might miss the Perth Test for personal reasons.

Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a 'prickly character'.

Melbourne: Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character" and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch.

Chopra urges India to win final Test against New Zealand. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra noted that Gambhir's stint as head coach has been plagued by a few "infamous records."

Before Team India left for Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir dominated the headlines by blasting Australian legend Ricky Ponting who had raised fingers on Virat Kohli’s spot in the Indian Test team.

Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir exchange sharp words over Ponting’s comments on Virat Kohli, sparking off-field tensions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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.

Shane Lee's comment came hours after Gautam Gambhir hit back at Ricky Ponting over his Virat Kohli statement, questioning his expertise on Indian cricket.