Ricky Ponting debunks viral misquoted remark about the India-Pakistan handshake dispute
Ricky Ponting Clarifies Fake Quotes Attributed to Him in Asia Cup Controversy
In the midst of the ongoing Asia Cup, cricket legend Ricky Ponting has found himself embroiled in a controversy, with fake quotes attributed to him regarding the match and the rivalry between India and Pakistan.
The quotes, which claimed that the match would be remembered as a loss for India and that Pakistan was the champion of the gentleman's game, were not made by Ponting. His manager, James Henderson, confirmed that the quotes attributed to him were fake.
This is not the first time a high-profile cricketer has been targeted with fake quotes on social media. Last year, Ponting's long-time teammate Adam Gilchrist was also a victim of such an incident. Test skipper Pat Cummins has also had to refute a fake quote attributed to him in the past.
The Asia Cup handshake scandal between India and Pakistan has been a topic of discussion, with the Indian cricket team refusing to shake hands with the Pakistani team after the match. Pakistan withdrew from the post-match presentation in response to match referee Andy Pycroft asking the Pakistani players not to shake hands at the toss.
The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a formal protest and requested the removal of Pycroft. There was a standoff between the Indian and Pakistani armies in May, following the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
In a social media post, Ponting categorically denied making the controversial comments about the Asia Cup. He clarified that the quotes attributed to him were not made by him. Simon Doull, Ambati Rayudu, and Nasser Hussain have also faced similar situations in recent times.
The website offering cricket updates, including live scores, match stats, quizzes, the latest cricket news, player updates, team standings, match highlights, video analysis, and live match odds, has been a reliable source for cricket enthusiasts during this period of controversy.
The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan took place, following months of speculation due to worsening political ties. The controversy surrounding the handshake and the fake quotes attributed to Ponting has added an unexpected twist to the already tense rivalry between the two nations.
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