5 instances when captains argued with umpires

Ricky Ponting in 2010

Umpire Aleem Dar with Ricky Ponting during the incident

During the second day of the fourth Test at Melbourne between Australia and England, Ricky Ponting got involved in a prolonged debate with Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar. The Australian was on the verge of his third Ashes series defeat as a captain and his frustration showed on the field.

Australia appealed for a caught behind against England batsman Kevin Pietersen but was turned down by the on-field umpire. The Australian captain opted for a referral which was turned down by the third umpire.

The legendary batsman was extremely enraged by the decision and went to square-leg umpire Aleem Dar after the referral was turned down. Ponting continued to argue with the umpires and even went to Pietersen to talk about it before eventually going back to his fielding position.