Sledging On Field

In the world of any sports sledging has become a part and parcel of the game.

The latest which is the headlines of major newspapers in the world is between India"s spinner Harbhajan Singh and the Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds. This has created lot of fire between the two cricketing teams in ongoing series.

Cricket has experienced some unforgettable sledging to be remembered.

Subha Row vs Trueman

England vs Pakistan at Headingley, Subha Row dropped a catch at first slip of a Pakistani batsman of the bowling of Fred Trueman. The ball had gone through his legs . After Trueman completed the over. Row went to Trueman and said " Sorry Fred I should have kept my legs togethar. Trueman in fit of anger replied " Not you b*****d, your mother should have.

McGrath vs Sarwan

In Antigua May 2003 McGrath and Sarwan were furious aganist earh other.
Sarwan was on his way to a century Windies chasing a huge total of 418 runs, McGrath taunted Sarwan " So what does Brian Lara's arse taste like?" To this Sarwan said."I don't know ask your wife." McGrath was furious and went mad with rage,said "If you ever mention my wife again, I will rip your f*****g throat out."

Rod Marsh vs Bothan

During the Ashes series in Headingley in 1981. When Ian Botham was on the crease, Rod Marsh welcomed him with "So how is your wife and my kids?." Botham replied "Wife is fine, but your kids are mentally retarded."

Steve Waugh vs Parthiv Patel

In Sydney 2004, Steve Waugh playing his final test. Indians were in a good position and on verge of victory, Steve was trying hard to defend defeat. Wicketkeeper Prathiv from behind the wicket could not control and said " Come on, just one more of the of the famous slog sweep before you finish." Waugh was annoyed and said " Look kid you were still in your nappies when I made my debut 18 years ago." Parthiv was delighted when Waugh was out of the slog sweep caught by Tendulkar of Kumble.