NZ Beth, you're right about Lee, it seems he bowls just two lengths, he's either too short or too full - too predictable for top level batsmen these days, especially considering most wickets these days are batsmen friendly. Still it seems though for some reason the Aussie selectors have a lot of faith in him. I'm guessing they are going by the pace theory - for the mean while at least it seems so.

On Ponting though, there is no doubt that it's a serious blow. It always is for any side losing a top class batsmen, not to forget brilliant fielder and proactive captain all at the same time. But this will give a good chance to Brad Hodge who has been called up as his replacement. I've heard a lot about him. And it should be interesting to see how he takes this oppurtunity.