10 most emotional moments in Ashes history

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Pratt ran out Ponting with a sensational piece of fielding
Pratt ran out Ponting with a sensational piece of fielding

England's substitute fielder, Gary Pratt became an overnight sensation during the 2005 Ashes series, when his dazzling direct hit ran out Australia skipper Ricky Ponting in the decisive fourth Test at Trent Bridge.

Clearly disgusted, Ponting stomped off to the pavilion, firing a few expletives towards England coach Duncan Fletcher, who was sitting up on the balcony.

Ponting, batting on 48, was boiled over by the hosts' canny use of substitute fielders while giving their bowlers a rest.

Ponting ended up being fined 75 percent of his match fee and the 23-year-old Pratt, who replaced Simon Jones, became a cult figure.

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