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Kumble admitted he was upset at some of the actions of Australia's players during the match but did not hold any grudges.
"It was only meant for the Sydney game," he said in Canberra on Wednesday. "I have great respect and regard for all the players who play for Australia. It was just one of those incidents which everybody has seen."
Kumble accused the Australians of breaching the spirit of cricket in a comment that evoked memories of Bill Woodfull's claims against the English in the 1932-33 Bodyline series.
The Australians have defended their actions, saying they played the game hard but fair, and have been backed up by Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland.
The International Cricket Council has appointed a mediator to speak with Kumble and Ponting before the next match but the Indian said he was more than happy to meet with him.
"It's important that Ricky and I get together and address it," he said. "On behalf of my team, I can assure that we will play in the right spirit. It will be a hard-fought match. It's important that whatever cricket that we play is remembered."

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Aussies still cannot accept that India is the 20/20 world champs. So whenever we play well they create such distractions.
Guys, plz dont misunderstand Kumble. What he meant is that he has respect for Australian Soccer and Tennis players and not Cricket players. Kumble knows respect is given to humans not arrogant animals. Regarding meeting Ponting he meant that he will meet him during toss of the 3rd test.
Yes yes,Something wrong with Bhaji,Kumble is great as bowler and sportsman.But there is nothing more to be proud of on this indian KRIKET.BCCI or IDIOTS.They have killed us and shamed us for a long long time.We are seasoned with this.We are numb,So when something extrem happen to us we feel it.See still we donot accept that We need drastic change.we have these old buffons in team to break world records.No we dont enjoy game,we need record.wake up guys.Lets play Kabbadi or ball ball.Jai Hind
Respect has to be both sided. Anil should only respect professionalism and not the Aussies if they don't play in the spirit of the game. This colonial mentality held by the Aussies and the British has no place in the 21st century. Anil should demand respect from Aussies before he gives any.
Indian team and BCCI must keep up the pressure till the charges have been dropped against Harbhajan. At this point allowing Bhajji to play at Perth could just be a ploy by Cricket Australia to make money and not have the tour canceled. Does anyone seriously think Ponting et al have become angels over night? None of his comments reflect that.
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