Ponting will talk to team about good conduct

Shane Watson is not embarrassed by his on-field antics but Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is and will talk to his players about their on-field behaviour.

Shane Watson is not embarrassed by his on-field antics but Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is and will talk to his players about their on-field behaviour. The third Test between Australia and the West Indies was marred by a few ugly incidents, involving players from both the sides.

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Watson was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for his wild celebration after dismissing rival captain Chris Gayle on Saturday.

Before that Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson were also fined for their run-in with Windies spinner Sulieman Benn, who was banned for two one-day matches.

Doug Bollinger was also fined for kicking the pitch in Adelaide.

The behaviour of the Australians invited criticism from all sides and Ponting wants to make sure that his teamates do not repeat such acts in the series against Pakistan.

“I know all the guys are a bit embarrassed probably and know they’ve overstepped the mark. It’s one of my responsibilities as the captain to make sure that guys aren’t overstepping the mark.

“This week when we get down to Melbourne as a group together it will happen in our first team meeting, we will go over some of the events of this week,” said Ponting.