Ponting fined again

[eddiesmith]

http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc-media/content/story/259343.html

Ricky Ponting fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Brian Murgatroyd

September 12, 2006

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting has been fined 100 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's ODI against the West Indies.

Mr Ponting was found guilty of 'showing dissent at an umpire's decision' by ICC Match Referee Chris Broad in a hearing after play concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Mr Ponting was found to have breached level 1.3 of the ICC Code which relates to 'showing dissent at an umpires decision by action or verbal abuse.'

Because this was the player's second such offence in the past 12 months - the other one took place during the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong in April - his punishment was automatically raised to a level 2 offence.

The charge related to Mr Ponting's reaction to the calling of a wide by umpire Asad Rauf in the 33rd over of the West Indies innings. The player responded by walking up to the official from his fielding position to query the decision. Mr Ponting pleaded guilty to the charge at the subsequent hearing.

"A captain should set the example for his players to follow and it is not acceptable for any player, let alone a captain, to question an umpire's decision," said Mr Broad.

All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of a fine of 50 per cent of a player's match fee and a maximum penalty of their full match fee and/or a one Test match or two ODI ban.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Asad Rauf and Tony Hill and third umpire Mark Benson.

Mr Broad reached his conclusion after a hearing attended by the three umpires named above and Mr Ponting, as well as Australia team manager Steve Bernard and coach John Buchanan.

The player does have a right of appeal. An appeal must be lodged in writing with the ICC Legal Counsel setting out the grounds of appeal within 24 hours of the ICC Match Referee's decision.
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Funny thing is now if he gets charged again in the next 12 months it will be a level 3 offence and The penalty for a Level 3 Offence shall be a ban for the Player or Team Official concerned of between 2 and 4 Test Matches or between 4 and 8 ODI Matches

Breaking news- Gary Pratt has been added to the Ashes touring party

But in all seriousness, why would you both disputing a wide in a game when you have the game won? It was in the 33rd over so the Windies were probably about 7-8 wickets down by then and no hope, just stupid

 

[ICanDressMyself]

Old news eddie.

 

[Star]

The player responded by walking up to the official from his fielding position to query the decision.

That's a hangable offence in some countries

 

[Cooldude]

Saw that incident live, didn't think there was anything in it at all, well, until this morning when apparently it's a finable offence

 

[Romeo]

But if Punter's getting worked up about a wide I hate to think what he might do if a borderline decision to a crucial pommy batsman goes against him at a crucial time in a test.

 

[eddiesmith]

But if Punter's getting worked up about a wide I hate to think what he might do if a borderline decision to a crucial pommy batsman goes against him at a crucial time in a test.

I dont hate to think about it

 

[Romeo]

But there's certainly inconsistency in meting out the penalties. Inzi showed dissent with the queried catch off Strauss and Lara held up the game for over 10 minutes disputing a catch against India and eventually bullying the batsman into leaving the arena.

 

[eddiesmith]

But there's certainly inconsistency in meting out the penalties. Inzi showed dissent with the queried catch off Strauss and Lara held up the game for over 10 minutes disputing a catch against India and eventually bullying the batsman into leaving the arena.

Very inconsistent, about time they started fining Aussie players, McGrath, Warne and Lee do it 50 times a test match

But on Inzi you really believe the ICC will do anything to him atm?

 

[Renegade]

There goes Poontang again thinking he's above the game. ****wit

 

[ICanDressMyself]

There goes Poontang again thinking he's above the game. ****wit

Not a fan of Ponting but not a fan of you either.

 

[Renegade]

Not a fan of Ponting but not a fan of you either.

How will i ever get over that? Please reconsider! I'm empty without your respect.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

Maybe he should have staged a walkoff. Seems to be the acceptable way of dealing with decisions you don't like in international cricket these days.

 

[Romeo]

Very inconsistent, about time they started fining Aussie players, McGrath, Warne and Lee do it 50 times a test match

But on Inzi you really believe the ICC will do anything to him atm?

No, at the risk of sounding anti-sub-continent, there seems to be one rule from players from that region and one for the others. But Lara was lucky as well over that incident in the Windies.

 

[GrayNicolls]

**** sake punter - very stupid thing to do and was way out of line with what he said to the ump in this day and age

 

[eddiesmith]

Saw that incident live, didn't think there was anything in it at all, well, until this morning when apparently it's a finable offence

Perhaps you should have listened to what he said, cant go abusing umpires like that

 

[go_the_bombers]

cant go abusing umpires like that

thats true

 

[Browney2006]

Nothing suprising in this thread.

 

[footylover18]

I've never liked Ponting as a person. I think he's an incredible batsman but a tosser nonetheless. I always thought Warnie should've been given the opportunity for the captaincy ahead of Ponting.

 

[mark73]

I've never liked Ponting as a person. I think he's an incredible batsman but a tosser nonetheless

Based on what exactly? He doesn't cop any sh*t.Is that a bad thing? I do agree he needs to tone down his aggression, but by the same token, he wouldn't be the same person if he did.

 

[footylover18]

Based on what exactly? He doesn't cop any sh*t.Is that a bad thing? I do agree he needs to tone down his aggression, but by the same token, he wouldn't be the same person if he did.

Fair point that his aggression has helped make him one of the best batsman of his generation, but I think he tends to go overboard sometimes at other players or in this case at umpires. I must say that since he's been captain his behaviour has been very good. I just remember a number of incidents before he was awarded the captaincy where he blew his top off at opposition players that has left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I shouldn't have said he's a tosser, that's being a bit harsh.

 

[eddiesmith]

Its hard to take him seriously when he keeps preaching about the spirit of the game and how the Aussies are model cricketers then he is in trouble reguarly for breaking the code

 

[footylover18]

Its hard to take him seriously when he keeps preaching about the spirit of the game and how the Aussies are model cricketers then he is in trouble reguarly for breaking the code

Exactly. I remember a long time ago the Aussies were playing someone and he was clearly out and he just stood there (as is his right to do). Then a little while ago the Aussies were playing someone else and the opposition batsman did the same thing and Ponting fully had a go at him. It was hypocricy to the max. I dunno, I just don't like the guy.

 

[Romeo]

Exactly. I remember a long time ago the Aussies were playing someone and he was clearly out and he just stood there (as is his right to do). Then a little while ago the Aussies were playing someone else and the opposition batsman did the same thing and Ponting fully had a go at him. It was hypocricy to the max. I dunno, I just don't like the guy.

Also in the series in SA Hayden looked like he claimed a catch which bounced in front of him yet Rudolph was made to walk and there were a few choice words from us Aussies. Yet when Hall and Dippenaar took what appeared to be legit catches both Hayden and Lee refused to budge and got their way. The extra 19 runs that Lee added probably won us that match in Joburg.

 

[ciaobella]

I didn't see the incident, however, I think that sporting bodies are far too tough on this issue in terms of players approaching umpires and questioning a decision. Fair enough, if the player asks the question in an aggressive fashion, then that player should be dealt with accordingly, but if the player is questioning a decision in a respectful manner, is that player still guilty of an offence? If the player is, cricket, and for that matter sport is in serious trouble.

The AFL is a joke as far as communications between umpires, players and coaches is concerned. You could almost compare the umpires and AFL to the Nazis in that they are untouchable. They can say what they want about any player or coaches' performance, however, turn the tables, and the player/coach gets fried.

Seriously, where is sport heading if you can't even ask an umpire for clarification? Very sad!

 

[eddiesmith]

I didn't see the incident, however, I think that sporting bodies are far too tough on this issue in terms of players approaching umpires and questioning a decision. Fair enough, if the player asks the question in an aggressive fashion, then that player should be dealt with accordingly, but if the player is questioning a decision in a respectful manner, is that player still guilty of an offence? If the player is, cricket, and for that matter sport is in serious trouble.

The AFL is a joke as far as communications between umpires, players and coaches is concerned. You could almost compare the umpires and AFL to the Nazis in that they are untouchable. They can say what they want about any player or coaches' performance, however, turn the tables, and the player/coach gets fried.

Seriously, where is sport heading if you can't even ask an umpire for clarification? Very sad!

Not the right incident to take that stance