During the current fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England, things were tight when Indian fast bowler Akash Deep provided an aggressive send-off to English batsman Ben Duckett after getting him out for 43. This was after Duckett edged one to the keeper to wrap up a good 92-run opening partnership with Zak Crawley. India was in trouble at that time, and Akash Deep's angry outburst sent shockwaves. He moved close to Duckett, muttered some words into his ear, and then put a hand on his shoulder. The gesture has been met with mixed reactions from fans and retired cricketers. Ricky Ponting Shares His Honest View Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who was guest commenting with Sky Sports during a break in action, wasn't pleased with Akash Deep's behavior. When Ponting was asked by fellow commentator Ian Ward if he would have reacted like that if he were Duckett, Ponting was quite firm in his reply. Ian Ward asked Ponting: "I can think of a few batsmen down the years that would take umbrage at this, and I’m looking very much in your direction. That would have been a Ponting right hook, wouldn’t it?" Also Read | Prasidh Krishna Ends Speculation Over Joe Root Altercation at The Oval Ponting Replied: "Probably yeah, probably." But Ponting also complimented Ben Duckett for his calm demeanor during the incident. Ponting was of the view that Duckett's composure had made him a more likable player. Ponting believed there may have been some camaraderie between the two but added that incidents like these do not happen very often in such a high-pressure Test series. Punter added: "Although I mean, when I saw it, I just thought they must have been mates or played against each other somewhere or together. I would like to have something like that. I mean, you don’t see that every day, maybe in a local park game or not in a test match that’s been played as fiercely as this series has been played. I love the way that Ben Duckett plays his cricket. I think I like him more now to not to be able to react to that." England's assistant coach Marcus Trescothick also felt Akash Deep's act was unusual. According to him, several county cricketers may have reacted the way Akash did with a physical push. And meanwhile, the game is still neck and neck. India bowled England out for 247 in reply to their first innings score of 224. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each took four wickets. India reached 75/2 at the end of Day 2, leading by 52 runs, with Day 3 to follow.