Giving them a points penalty at this stage of the season could have been awkward.
Imagine if the points actually made the difference between going down and staying up. West Ham would obviously appeal, then a lengthy appeal process, meaning the team in 17th position wouldn't know their fate...
Ponting and Jayasuriya for me. Although being almost 200 off the lead, I can't see anyone catching Gerbil.
Have some work to do to stay in 2nd though...