I think this is also some kind of 'mind games' of the Aussies. I think are overdoing this Racism stuff. In India calling some one a Monkey is not racism it sometimes maybe a Fact. The Australians are Racsist as was proven by their treatment to Murali & rest of the Lankans.
Ponting should shut up now, lose the remaining T20 match & pack his stuff & leave the COuntry if he finds the Land of Gandhi as a Racsist Nation.