It's called the gentleman's game but that doesn't stop cricketers from taking a dig or two at their opponents. Termed in cricketing circles as 'sledging', it is a ploy used by players to weaken the opponent's concentration by insulting or verbally intimidating them. Here are 21 classic instances of sledging from the world of cricket.
1. Evidently, Ravi Shastri had the gift of the gab even during his playing days.
2. Daryll Cullinan gets the better of Shane Warne.
3. Mark Waugh asked for this one from James Ormond.
4. You don't mess with Viv Richards as Glamorgan paceman Greg Thomas painfully found out.
5. Glenn McGrath uses Dennis Lillee's classic line on English skipper Michael Atherton.
6. English pacer Fred Trueman couldn't resist taking a jab at his teammate...
7. Australians sledging was prevalent even during the times of Don Bradman...
8. English spinner Phil Tufnell takes out his frustration on the umpire after his appeal against Dean Jones is turned down.
9. Australian Ian Healy accuses Michael Atherton of cheating during England's tour of Australia.
10. Eddo Brandes gets Glenn McGrath to shut the xxxx up.
11. But McGrath will never learn.
1. Evidently, Ravi Shastri had the gift of the gab even during his playing days.
2. Daryll Cullinan gets the better of Shane Warne.
3. Mark Waugh asked for this one from James Ormond.
4. You don't mess with Viv Richards as Glamorgan paceman Greg Thomas painfully found out.
5. Glenn McGrath uses Dennis Lillee's classic line on English skipper Michael Atherton.
6. English pacer Fred Trueman couldn't resist taking a jab at his teammate...
7. Australians sledging was prevalent even during the times of Don Bradman...
8. English spinner Phil Tufnell takes out his frustration on the umpire after his appeal against Dean Jones is turned down.
9. Australian Ian Healy accuses Michael Atherton of cheating during England's tour of Australia.
10. Eddo Brandes gets Glenn McGrath to shut the xxxx up.
11. But McGrath will never learn.

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