Ponting defends Smith's throw of the dice
Australia might not be the same dominating side of the last decade, but as Steven Smith's run-out attempt shows, they are going to make it difficult for sides to beat them

Ricky Ponting: "If I have a chance to hit the stumps and win a Test match, I am going to take it" • Getty Images
Sidharth Monga is an assistant editor at Cricinfo