Ponting fined

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was fined 40 percent of his match fee by the ICC on Monday after clashing heatedly with the match umpires over an unsuccessful video review at the fourth Ashes Test.

With his team struggling on the field against England, Ponting argued with Aleem Dar for some time and then spoke with the other umpire Tony Hill after Kevin Pietersen was adjudged not to have edged the ball for a caught behind.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Ponting pleaded guilty to a charge of "arguing or entering into a prolonged discussion with the umpire about his decision." Ponting's fine equates to around 5,400 dollars (5,400 US).

AFP