Ponting admitted quite plainly he had nothing but Symonds' account of what was said to go on at the hearing, however, as captain it was still his duty (as dictated by the ICC and refereee at the beginnning of the game) that any potentially racist comment be reported.
I agree with you, there is no way to prove that Singh said anything so he should be let off. However, it is Procter that made the decision to ban him, not Australians/Ponting! Be angry at him, not us. I have no doubt that Symonds believes Singh made racist comments, it is possible that what he believes is not true as people mishear things all the time when accents/other noises are involved, ergo Singh should be let off. But to accuse Symonds or anyone of deliberately concocting a racism charge is libellious - you have even less proof than Procter does of that!
Anyway - Australia does not need to make up stories to beat India - it is a shame for you that a country with 1b people and one national sport can't beat a nation of 21m who have numerous world champions in other sports. But that is not our fault. Kumble was no doubt frustrated and disappointed at failing and we all know what happens to Indian captains who fail - why you have 3 previos captains in the team! If I were him I would be looking for something to distract the media too, after all, it could be MY effigy on the pyre.
I note too, that Australia's ways were okay when you appointed Chappell (a man infamous for bad sportsmanship) as coach.
