Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has issued a stern challenge to
English fast bowler Ollie Robinson, urging him to support his words with
exceptional skills when engaging in verbal exchanges with Australian
players. Ponting’s remark comes after Robinson faced scrutiny for his
controversial social media posts that resurfaced during his debut Test
match against New Zealand. Ponting emphasized the importance of maintaining
a high level of performance on the field to back up any verbal
confrontations, emphasizing that talk alone would not be sufficient. The
statement serves as a reminder to Robinson and other players about the need
for consistent performance and resilience when dealing with the fierce
competition against the Australian team.
English fast bowler Ollie Robinson, urging him to support his words with
exceptional skills when engaging in verbal exchanges with Australian
players. Ponting’s remark comes after Robinson faced scrutiny for his
controversial social media posts that resurfaced during his debut Test
match against New Zealand. Ponting emphasized the importance of maintaining
a high level of performance on the field to back up any verbal
confrontations, emphasizing that talk alone would not be sufficient. The
statement serves as a reminder to Robinson and other players about the need
for consistent performance and resilience when dealing with the fierce
competition against the Australian team.
