Should Ricky Ponting cop a ban?

GIMH · 26-12-2010, 08:21 PM

First off, I know I get a bit silly in Ashes time, but I'm honestly not trolling here.

There seems to be widespread disgust at Ponting's reaction to the Pietersen not out earlier. It went far beyond consultation with an umpire is supposed to, especially when you consider the umpire was absolutely powerless.

Should this behaviour see Ponting fined, suspended, both, what?

PS mods I felt this deserved a separate thread rather than clogging up the match thread, hence why I posted it as one, hope you agree

HeathDavisSpeed · 26-12-2010, 08:26 PM

Terrible behaviour. It's not Dar's fault, even. Could reasonably be said to have disrupted Pietersen's concentration as well. Captains have been banned & fined for much, much less.

Craig · 26-12-2010, 08:26 PM

He should get a ban as well as a fine, although the most likely thing that will happen is a fine.

_Ed_ · 26-12-2010, 08:33 PM

Yeah, I think he should get a suspension and probably a fine as well.

In the past I've thought some of the criticism has been unfair and unjustified, but I can't defend him at all for that behaviour today. Inexcusable.

Burgey · 26-12-2010, 08:33 PM

It depends what he said.

Jono · 26-12-2010, 08:34 PM

Yes.

Uppercut · 26-12-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ed_

Yeah, I think he should get a suspension and probably a fine as well.

In the past I've thought some of the criticism has been unfair and unjustified, but I can't defend him at all for that behaviour today. Inexcusable.

Yeah, this.

Eds · 26-12-2010, 08:36 PM

Chemical castration seems fitting, tbh.

GIMH · 26-12-2010, 08:38 PM

Siddle probably deserves one too but I am prepared to reprieve him on the basis of duress

Ruckus · 26-12-2010, 08:42 PM

Ponting should cop a retirement.

Uppercut · 26-12-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Siddle probably deserves one too but I am prepared to reprieve him on the basis of duress

Nah, first offence.

GIMH · 26-12-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uppercut

Nah, first offence.

Yeah, take one to mean 'telling off' or 'caution' or 'ICC report to newspaper'

vcs · 26-12-2010, 08:54 PM

I know two wrongs do not make a right and all that, but has Broad ever copped a suspension? I genuinely don't know, I'm just asking.. if he hasn't got one yet, Ponting shouldn't either.

vic_orthdox · 26-12-2010, 08:55 PM

Missed it live, but saw the highlights, and reckon that a ban shouldn't be out of the question. Probably in favour, depends on how his record stands at the moment.

Would be surprised though if the match referee has the cojonies to hand out a ban though; even moreso if it somehow managed to be a live Test.

BoyBrumby · 26-12-2010, 08:55 PM

Just saw it. Looked pretty bad to be honest; even Taylor & Warne on 9 were critical.

Given Ponting's history something should happen, but we're living in dreamland if we think as Aussie skipper is going to be banned in the middle of a home Ashes series.

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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,642	Just saw it. Looked pretty bad to be honest; even Taylor & Warne on 9 were critical. Given Ponting's history something should happen, but we're living in dreamland if we think as Aussie skipper is going to be banned in the middle of a home Ashes series. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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26-12-2010, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,111	Yeah, I think he should get a suspension and probably a fine as well. In the past I've thought some of the criticism has been unfair and unjustified, but I can't defend him at all for that behaviour today. Inexcusable.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,514	Yes.

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Eds State Captain Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 1,751	Chemical castration seems fitting, tbh.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,620	Siddle probably deserves one too but I am prepared to reprieve him on the basis of duress

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Ruckus International Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 5,760	Ponting should cop a retirement.

26-12-2010, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
vcs International Coach Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 10,305	I know two wrongs do not make a right and all that, but has Broad ever copped a suspension? I genuinely don't know, I'm just asking.. if he hasn't got one yet, Ponting shouldn't either.

26-12-2010, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,368	Missed it live, but saw the highlights, and reckon that a ban shouldn't be out of the question. Probably in favour, depends on how his record stands at the moment. Would be surprised though if the match referee has the cojonies to hand out a ban though; even moreso if it somehow managed to be a live Test.

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