Re: Heinous action - Ricky Ponting's effigy should be burned and trashed in garbage!
Actually, as much as I blame Ponting for this outrageous behaviour, the umpires today have brought this on themselves. Nowadays, the trend with modern umpires is offering an explanation for every appeal that's turned down. WTF? There is no onus on the umpire to inform the bowler that's not out BECAUSE it hit the bat or pitched outside or whatever.
In the old days, the umpire just shook his head and said not out. Period. End of story.
PS. The fine is absolutely disgraceful, Inzi was banned for a one test just because he shook his in disgust.