Andrew Strauss is responsible for the fundamental fabric of the game, which has been tarnished as a result of his appalling cynicism.
While players do not make reading the Laws of Cricket a high priority, Strauss should be well aware of the preamble which reinforces the spirit of cricket. It says in part: "The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains."
So whether the attempt to waste time was his idea or not, he wears it.
Malcolm Conn
The Daily Telegraph
There was major controversy over England's cynical delaying tactics when they sent their physiotherapist to run out gloves to Anderson.
Ponting immediately complained to the umpires and it was the latest of several blow-ups between the teams.
It was a dramatic day where England tailender Stuart Broad shouldered fast bowler Peter Siddle, Ricky Ponting confronted umpire Aleem Dar and Kevin Pietersen and Mitchell Johnson had a heated argument.
Ben Dorries
