Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif stated that prior to the Indian Premier League, Australians never valued India and believed they were superior to us in every way. However, once the tournament began, they began to speak positively about Indian players and the country to participate in the league and earn money.
The players from both nations were never on good terms, and tensions escalated when Andrew Symonds accused Harbhajan Singh of racially abusing him by calling him a monkey. The Indian spinner was banned, and the sub-continent team threatened to leave the tour midway. An urgent hearing was held, and Bhajji was cleared of all charges.
As for the current situation, Ricky Ponting coaches Delhi Capitals and speaks highly of India and its players. David Warner frequently expresses his admiration for Indian cricketers and the country.
Mohammad Kaif said on the Lallantop;
“Australian players never talked to us properly before the IPL, but things changed in 2008. You now see them praising the Indian players on social media. They say good things about Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to play and get jobs as coaches in the Indian Premier League. The power of money speaks, and it shows in the behaviour of the Aussies.”