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