Ricky Ponting expressing concern about Virat Kohli's form has disappointed his ex-Australia teammate Shane Lee, who believes his former skipper's words might wake up the sleeping giant in the run-up to the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Ricky Ponting has clarified his recent comments about Virat Kohli and claimed that he wasn't trying to take a jibe at the Indian star batter. Ponting also said that Gautam Gambhir was a 'prickly character' and wasn't surprised to see him lash out at his Kohli remark.

Shane Lee's comment came hours after Gautam Gambhir hit back at Ricky Ponting over his Virat Kohli statement, questioning his expertise on Indian cricket.