Oh dear ...

[wellinghall]

Australia complains about sledging. Somehow, the words "pot" and "kettle" come to mind.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/2010/12/04/the-ashes-ricky-ponting-accosts-andrew-strauss-over-jimmy-anderson-115875-22760610/

Comments

[nineveh-uk.livejournal.com]

That did amuse me. I am not a fan of sledging, but if Australia want to remove it from the game they've going to have to set the example...

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Damn' right.

[pellegrina.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking you don't mean sliding downhill in the snow here.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Verbal abuse aimed at the opposing team.

[pellegrina.livejournal.com]

Now wondering how literal meaning A turned into metaphorical meaning B!

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

I feel a trip to the OED coming on.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

According to the OED, the cricketing term comes from, "Subtle as a sledge-hammer."