Let8217;s talk, Kumble tells Ponting

8220;We are equal partners in ensuring that cricket is played in the right spirit, and I8217;m sure moving forward everybody can stick to that,8221; he added.

Ponting, on his part, said he would do all he can to make sure that his 8220;guys are remembered as being good people as well as great cricketers.8221;

Kumble, who was a dejected man after a string of umpiring howlers led to his side8217;s 122-run defeat in the second Test, said the visitors have put the bitterness behind and were ready to move on.

8220;On behalf of my team, I can assure we will play it in the right spirit,8221; he said.

Meanwhile, Ponting, stung by the widespread criticism of his world champion team8217;s alleged lack of sportsmanship, said he was willing to 8220;address8221; issues which may have caused offence.

8220;I don8217;t think anyone wants the way Australia plays cricket to change. Everyone likes to see a tough, uncompromising brand of cricket.

8220;But if there are areas in our game to improve, then obviously we need to address that,8221; he said.