If Ponting is honest about wanting Austrlia to be most loved team he should he should either ask icc & acb to treat the second test as null and void or step down immediately and appologise for indulging in deliberate cheating! because it is clear from the video clippings of the test match that australia have won the 16th test in row by cheating the opposite team with the company of onfield umpires. he will not do either of these because A dog's tail is crooked and always remains that way, whatever you do.
This is not the first time that the Australian team has displayed a boorish attitude. It is high time that the team learns to be civilized, India is a role model it can try to emulate.
It is unfortunate that a man of this character would be mentioned alongside the great Steve Waugh, when it comes to the person holding the highest number of straight wins. while steve wagh has achieved the same by hard work and giving the oppositions the due respect, whereas ricky ponting and his team has done the cheapest way and awful behaviour. they have achieved most of their wins in this way only. the pointing and his men are shameless personalities. the whole world has seen the same on television.
we are sure that Ponting and his team will continue to beat the world but at the same time there will be no let up in their obnoxius behaviour.
if cricket australia has any self respect and pride they should sack ricky ponting, michel clerk, brad hogg and andrew saymonds from
RE:Australian team
by Prince on Jan 10, 2008 12:40 PM Permalink
The tape of the Sydney Test appears to back up the claims. It shows Ricky Ponting telling Harbhajan it was the second time he had crossed the line.........CricInfo(lip reading experts)
RE:Australian team
by abdul wadood on Jan 10, 2008 12:46 PM Permalink
But it not shows Harbhajan calling Monkey. When he can give out for an notout how can any one belive him.
RE:Australian team
by Madan Shanbhag on Jan 10, 2008 12:54 PM Permalink
I fully agree with you and your sentiments as well as explanations. You are also well aware that how Australian team behaved/treated with SHARAD PAWAR. BCCI should condemn strongly this type of attitude by Ponting, his team and Australian Cricket Board and teach a lesson.
