Ponting one temper tantrum away from Ashes ban
Following his tantrum in Australia's victory over the West Indies in the DLF cup, Ricky Ponting is one dummy spit away from possible ICC suspension which could extend even into the Ashes series. Perhaps Ponting is looking to position himself as the heir apparent to Allan Border's mantle of Captain Grumpy but it just doesn't wash in the modern PC era. Still, Ponting loses his temper over the craziest things. Getting provoked by a cheeky Duncan Fletcher and losing his cool in Bangladesh of all places. And this time was for a dodgy wide call. Pick your battles, Punter!
And I don't think it's any coincidence that England are travelling to Australia with their largest ever Ashes squad. They say it's comprised of officials, medics, attendants, etc. But we all know the real reason why the squad is so large. Duncan Fletcher has stocked up on as many substitute fielders as he can squeeze onto a plane. When Ricky Ponting first comes into bat at the Gabba, he can expect to encounter Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison bowling from both ends, Geraint Jones wicketkeeping... and 8 substitute fielders. Duncan Fletcher will be leaning on the gate winking, smirking, waving... hell, probably mooning Ponting as he walks in and out of the ground.
| Posted by JC on Fri 15 Sep |  1 comments |
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