The Ponting incident draws laughter !

The SA great batsman, Barry Richards was suprised by the Ponting incident. It is said that Ponting smashed a TV in the dressing room, after he was run out.

"The dressing room is supposed to be sacrosanct so I am a little bit disappointed. That sort of behaviour ... you don't want to hear about during a World Cup. You want to hear about Ricky Ponting making a 100, not messing up in the dressing room." said Richards.

"But one thing is obvious that there is a lot of pressure on him to try and win the World Cup."

Arun Lal, ex batsman and commentator was also severe on the Aussie skipper.

"It's awful. If you are disappointed, there is no reason to turn violent. You are disappointed, you made a mistake, an error of judgement. Everybody is disappointed but how does that mean that you come and throw your kit.

"It's too childish, grow up, for God's sake. You are playing the World Cup, you are an idol for the next generation."

Graeme Hick was a bit kinder and said it is one of those laughable misunderstandings.

"It's unfortunate, it's a bit of an accident. I have played with a lot of international cricketers, there is frustration but, as Barry said, the dressing room is sacrosanct." Hick said.