Published: Jun 23, 2015, 09:22 AM (IST)
Edited: Jun 23, 2015, 09:22 AM (IST)
Australian captain Michael Clarke was at his hilarious and wittiest best as he introduced the members of the touring squad for The Ashes 2015. Clarke, who certainly seem to have taken offense at the ‘Dad’s Army’ comment from former cricketer and current Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie. READ: England’s only Ashes hope lies in ‘doctored’ pitches
According to AFP, Clarke has insisted his side “won’t overstep the mark” when it comes to the vexed question of ‘sledging’ during the upcoming Ashes series. READ: Steve Smith: I don’t really like to listen to too many people on my batting
England and New Zealand have just completed an enthralling Test and one-day international campaign where both sides have shown it is possible to play bold and aggressive cricket without resorting to ‘sledging’ — verbal abuse of opposition players.
New Zealand, who’ve long given up on ‘sledging’, have been widely praised in particular for the way they’ve conducted themselves under the captaincy of Brendon McCullum.
However, there are fears that things could get out of hand when the latest edition of international cricket’s oldest rivalry starts with the first Test between England and Australia in Cardiff commencing on July 8.
