Ricky PontingA furious Ricky Ponting took out his frustration at being run out in Australia's opening World Cup match by smashing a television set with his bat in the team's dressing room.
The incident during the Group A match against Zimbabwe was reported to the sport's governing body but an International Cricket Council source said "It was unlikely the matter would be taken any further".
On Monday, the Australian captain was found short of his crease at the non-striking end by a direct throw from the mid-wicket boundary by Chris Mpofu whilst attempting a second run.
Ponting was seen talking angrily to himself as he walked back to the pavilion and it appears his emotions spilled over once he was back in the dressing room, where he saw footage of his dismissal being replayed on TV.
Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Rajesh Patel confirmed the incident stating, "It's true. We have already informed the ICC and the Australian cricket authorities about the incident".
A Cricket Australia spokesman said Ponting had “accidentally” damaged the TV set soon after his dismissal in the 91-run victory.
Ponting has since apologised for damaging the television.
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