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Originally Posted by DotBall
Aftab was definately OUT. I watched the match live and 5-6 replays.
For BCB to appeal against Ponting seems more like a way to redeem the 1st inning batting failure. Both umpires did not file any complaints and if Aftab were not out then I would have understood the move by BCB.
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Aftab was definitely out but this is not the concern. Once decision is made (wrong decision I agree), no one can challenge that. Its a clear breach of ICC playing condition and code of conduct. Ponting did that and there lies all the controversary.
Ponting fined only 25%, if the same was done by any sub-continent player, he would have been banned for 2 tests or 5 ODI's.
BCB did the very right thing, it has taken a clear stance to support the spirit of cricket and fair play.