Ponting defends his action

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who was fined 40 per cent of his match fee by the ICC yesterday after clashing with umpires

Australian captain Ricky Ponting (right) argues with umpire Aleem Dar after an unfavourable decision. Pic/AFP

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who was fined 40 per cent of his match fee by the ICC yesterday after clashing with umpires over an unsuccessful video review during the fourth Ashes Test, accepted his punishment.

He was quoted as saying on Sportinglife.com: "I entered into discussion with the umpires about the detail of the decision having viewed replays being shown on the big screen.

"I was simply trying to seek clarification from the umpires regarding how the decision had been made after being referred to the third umpire.

"However, I would be unhappy if anyone thought I was being disrespectful towards the umpires as this wasn't my intention."