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Ricky Ponting said on Sky Sports that India would be remembered as the “big loser” for refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players after their Asia Cup 2025 match.
The claim is false. Ricky Ponting never made such a statement. Both Ponting and his manager have denied the viral quote, calling it “completely false.”
A purported comment by former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting about India’s conduct in the recent Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan is being circulated on social media. According to the viral posts, Ponting allegedly called India a “big loser” for refusing post-match handshakes, while praising Pakistan as “champions of the gentleman’s game.”
The controversy unfolded in Dubai on September 14, 2025, when India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets but skipped the customary handshake amid political tensions.
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The viral claim that Ricky Ponting called India a “big loser” over the Asia Cup handshake snub is false. The statement was fabricated, and Ponting has explicitly denied making any such remarks.
Q1. Did Ricky Ponting call India a “big loser” after the 2025 Asia Cup match?
No. The viral quote is fake. Ponting has denied making such comments.
Q2. Did Sky Sports report Ricky Ponting’s alleged remarks?
No. There is no record of these statements on Sky Sports’ official platforms.
Q3. What did Ricky Ponting say about the viral quote?
Ponting stated that he has made no public comment about the Asia Cup and called the quotes falsely attributed to him.
Sources
Instagram Post By Ricky Ponting, Dating September 16, 2025
Report By The Age, Dated September 16, 2025
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