Ponting hoping to hit distracted India

Australia captain Ricky Ponting hopes to exploit a distracted Indian team in the must-win fourth cricket test following the International Cricket Council's decision to uphold opener Gautam Gambhir's one-match ban. Ponting remains uncertain whether the suspension of Gambhir, who elbowed Australian Shane Watson in the chest while attempting a run during the drawn third test in New Delhi, will actually translate into the batsman not appearing in the series-deciding contest. "It's going to be an awkward situation for me to be put in tomorrow if I get out there for the toss and the guy that's been rubbed out has his name on the team sheet," Ponting said. "I need to be clear, and Cricket Australia needs to be clear, on that." The hosts, who lead the series 1-0 after battling to save a draw in the first test and producing an... [read full story]