Ashes 2023 [WATCH]: Ricky Ponting left fuming after being pelted by grapes from English fans during live coverage

The fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test went underway at the Kennington Oval on Thursday (July 27), with Australia dominating the opening day and bundling out England for 283. The exceptional bowling performance by the Aussie side was well complemented by their top-order batters as they helped Australia finish the day at 61/1. Although the day ended for the hosts on a positive note, what followed didn’t go down well with many cricket enthusiasts and Australian fans.

Soon after the stumps were called on Day 1 at the Oval, Australia’s legendary batter turned cricket expert Ricky Ponting was subjected to an unruly act of grape pelting by the English fans that left the former Aussie batter fuming. Ponting even was heard reacting to the unjust behaviour in a strong manner and vowing to find out the person who committed the act.

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Ricky Ponting’s reaction to grape pelting:

The unfortunate incident involving Ponting took place when the World Cup winner was performing his duty and assessing the day’s play as an analyst for Sky Sports. It was at this moment that someone from the stands threw grapes at him. Furious after being hit and interrupted by the English spectators, the 48-year-old glared at the stands and said: “I’ve just been hit by a grape. I wouldn’t mind finding out who that was actually.”

Here’s the video:

Hi @piersmorgan & @TheBarmyArmy

Is this within the spirit of the game?

Pelting grapes at Ponting who’s just a commentator.

I know you’ve lost the Ashes and all talk about Sour grapes pic.twitter.com/xkewu1h8v3

— Metalcore Magpie🤘 (@MetalcoreMagpie) July 28, 2023

Australia dominated the Day 1 of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test:

Speaking of the match, Harry Brook was the top scorer for England in their first innings. Brook contributed with brilliant 85 runs to the team’s total. Chris Woakes added crucial 36 runs as well. Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc shined for Australia and claimed a sensational four-fer for his side.

In reply to England’s total, Australia managed to score 61 runs for the loss of one wicket until stumps on Day 1 and are currently trailing by 222 runs. Usman Khawaja (26) and Marnus Labuschagne (2) are unbeaten for the hosts and will resume their innings on Day 2.

Also READ: Mitchell Starc’s sizzling bowling overshadows Harry Brook’s effort as Australia gain upper hand on Day 1 of 5th Test