Listening to the news here in the UK this morning I suspect the pressure is getting to Ponting. Haranguing both umpires is not the done thing. That said I wouldn't want him to be suspended since he should be another cheap wicket for us to bag.... :-) >On the other hand, when there is a changing of the guard ... ;-) I agree. I'm old enough to know you never, ever, write off the Aussies.... Chris On 27/12/10 Geoffrey Heard wrote: >>Bit late to this, but Christmas greetings to all and best wishes for a >>prosperous and healthy New Year. >> >>And, commiserations to Geoff on the Aussie's performance in the current >>test match :) > >I have to admit, Chris, that I *LOVE* what's happening! Ponting et al >told us all, when they were winning, that they didn't have to pay >attention to what we all thought -- they would play how they liked, >select who they liked, say what they liked, and be as nasty and >arrogant as they liked. The fawning media supported them. > >I suspect lots of Australians are as happy as I am to see them >getting their comeuppance. > >On the other hand, when there is a changing of the guard ... ;-) > >Cheers, geoff