Top 10 Ashes sledging incidents

Michael Atherton-Ian Healy

Athers gave it back to Ian Healy like a boss

Remember the saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"? Even though some might not remember this, former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy would as former England opener Atherton gave him a fitting reply when the gloveman accused him of not walking after clearly edging the ball.

During the 1990-91 SCG Test, Atherton edged a ball to Healy and refused to walk to the pavilion. That led to an exchange of words between the two and the Aussie was left speechless by the opener.

Healy: You're a fucking cheat.

Atherton: When in Rome, dear boy...