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The former Australian skipper insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter.
The left-hander has been a part of DC's pre-season preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam ahead of their first IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Rishabh Pant has not played since December 2022 when he was involed in a life-threatening car accident.
When questioned on his behaviour towards Khawaja after dismissing him in the first innings, Robinson said: 'We've all seen Ricky Ponting, other Aussies do the same to us. Just because the shoe is on the other foot' it's not received well.'
Reports added that the 47-year-old, who is part of the Seven Network's commentary team for Australia's two-Test home series against the West Indies, told colleagues he was feeling alright but went to hospital as a precaution.
Ponting also said Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up.
While South Africa (on 71.43 percentage points) are currently ahead in the ICC WTC standings, Australia (70) are not far behind in second place.
On Saturday, in DC's must-win game against Mumbai Indians, a strategic blunder cost the team a spot in the play-offs.
Root said after the pink-ball Test that his bowlers needed to bowl fuller and "be a bit braver".
The ongoing series will decide the winner of the third round of their contest between Kohli and Anderson.
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