You should read all of my (numerous!) posts. 1) Ponting - no comparison can be made to Latif - Latif actually dropped the ball in midair, picked it up and still claimed the catch! Ponting grasped the ball cleanly in midair but clearly did not know or did not realise that his body was not in control (as required by the Laws of the game) until he hit the ground (when the ball touched the ground).
2) Clarke - the same applies in relation to any potential grounding after the catch was taken. As for whether it carried - there is not a SINGLE replay which confirms it did not carry.
3) Shall we also suspend Ganguly and Dhoni for 5 matches each given Ganguly claimed a half-volley which wasn't even close to carrying in the World Cup final, and Dhoni claimed another half-volley against England? No, because players lunging forward feel the ball hit their hands and instinct suggests the ball carried.
4) I agree Clarke shouldn't have stood there, but mind you, it was his first ball and I don't think he was quite thinking straight. Most batsmen hit the crease with a lot of adrenalin, and given I've seen Clarke walk on some previous occasions, I believe it was just out of character. Given Yuvraj was cleared for standing at the crease and showing obvious dissent (whereas Clarke just stood there), it's a bit rich to suggest he should be cited.
2 similar catches to Ponting were taken in the WI vs SA test - noone seems to be concerned?
