Sledging (cricket)

Sledging in cricket means to exchange words with an opposition player that can put them off their natural game. It can led to an unexpected decline in performance and is not in the spirit of the game.

Instances of sledging

• 2003 - Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath exchanged words with West Indian batsmen Ramnaresh Sarwan. According to a report, McGrath was alledged to have said "If you ever f***ing mention my wife again, I will f***ing rip your f***ing throat out"

Reference

• Crikey - McGrath Sledge Contains profanity
• Sledging part of Latham's cricket days Requires registration