‘The game is changing’: Aussie star hits bat at legend over ‘schoolyard bully’ swipe

Spinner Ashton Agar has unloaded on Ricky Ponting in a fiery social media spray, accusing the former Test skipper of bullying a young cricketer during commentary.

Agar’s spray comes after Ponting criticized rising star Ollie Davies’ bowling during a Sheffield Shield match, comparing him unfavorably to a “12-year-old”.

The young spinner took to Twitter to accuse Ponting of “schoolyard bullying” and “sledging” Davies, who is still only 22 years old.

“The game is changing. It’s not the 1990s anymore mate,” Agar wrote. “We shouldn’t be sledging young players like this. It’s not on.”

Agar’s comments have sparked a debate about the role of sledging in cricket, with some arguing that it is a harmless part of the game, while others believe it can be harmful to young players.

Ponting has since apologized for his comments, saying he did not mean to “bully” Davies.

“I was just trying to have a bit of fun and I didn’t mean to offend anyone,” Ponting said.

“I apologize to Ollie if I did. I wish him all the best in his career.”

Despite Ponting’s apology, Agar’s comments have highlighted the changing attitudes towards sledging in cricket.

In the past, sledging was seen as a legitimate way to gain an advantage over opponents.

However, there is now a growing realization that sledging can be harmful to young players and that it has no place in the game.

The incident between Ponting and Davies is a reminder that the game of cricket is evolving and that the old ways of doing things are no longer acceptable.