Ponting may end up as one of the best to have played the game when he hangs his boots. But he will be remebered more for his onfiled cheating habbits rather than the manner inwhich he scored the runs. If not for support from umpires like Buknor, he wouldn't have made the runs what he is making now. If he cannot negotiate Bajji's spin on Australian tracks, he is not going to play the spinners in sub continental pitches...which is his "waterloo" already....I can hardly imagine him playing for a Ranji Team. He is using the dirty tricks to keep Bajji away from the playing eleven. He will probably end up as the "dirtiest cricketer in the history of the game", Shame on you Ponting. Shame on You Aussies.
RE:Ponting and his tricks
by on Jan 08, 2008 06:47 PM Permalink
Yeah, I am sure Ponting really wanted to keep Singh away from the WACA ground. Ponting played well the last time he was in India. The fact is you would feel better if it was dirty tricks and umpiring that cost India the games rather than their simply not being good enough (nobody seems to be blaming Jaffer or Yuvraj Singh for their pathetic batting).
RE:Ponting and his tricks
by raj on Jan 08, 2008 06:51 PM Permalink
i dont mind yuvraj and dhoni playing badly. if not for ganguly's and dravid's decision in the second innings. the match would have been a draw. simple as that.
RE:Ponting and his tricks
by TJ on Jan 08, 2008 06:57 PM Permalink
Some people term the West Indies to be courteous, sincere, honest, etc. Please note that in the 5th Day's play against South Africa, West Indies and the umpires (includes simon tauffel) played a great part of their honesty. Amla;s catch gymnastically taken by Gayle (that's what they claim) was of a no ball and no one noticed it. Secondly, Smith's catch taken by Gayle in second slip was grassed by Gayle in similar fashion of Michael Clarke's however, it was given out and no one went inside this sh1t.
In fact, least anyone bothered about these instances, as South Africa were cruising towards a solid victory and relied on the other batsmen to come for their rescue. West Indies enjoyed their slice of luck as any wicket that had come in their way was a jackpot for themselves!!
RE:RE:Ponting and his tricks
by on Jan 08, 2008 07:05 PM Permalink
I am NOT the lawyer, but I just realised I can't seem to get my name to appear, sorry, it is Jeremy.
RE:Ponting and his tricks
by on Jan 08, 2008 07:18 PM Permalink
Sorry - i don't get the joke below and I hate not understanding things...Most of the 'anonymous' posts above are mine though.
