Barmy Army ups the Ashes ante against Punter and his boys

Monday, June 29, 2009, 13:30 [IST]

London, June 29 (ANI): England's Barmy Army has upped the ante by releasing a tongue-in-cheek tune, bashing Aussie captain Ricky Ponting in time for The Ashes.

The recording titled "Hey Hey Ricky", brought to you in association with online bookmaker Blue Square, is to be released this week complete with a Benny Hill style video.

The Sun quoted Barmy Army supremo Paul Burnham as saying: "We really want to get behind the boys and have cricket's first Number 1 hit record."

"We've got loads of fun stuff going on around the record including a hilarious video and a great dance - the Rickyroo - that we hope everyone can join in with," he added. (ANI)

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