In between, Inzy was dispatched as Lee's inswinger pierced a belated defensive stroke.MacGill did the rest. Andrew Flintoff's bold innings ended as a sweep was held on the square-leg boundary, Daniel Vettori prodded to silly point, Steve Harmison did not detect the wrong 'un and Muttiah Muralitharan charged in a manner that would have pleased Lord Cardigan.Naturally, the Australians were delighted Doubtless the size of their pay cheques helped. Still, they are paid a pittance besides the fees dished out to American sports and chief executives.Among the hosts, only Simon Katich has any cause for concern. Struck in the field, he incurred a slight fracture of a little finger Brad Hodge is next in line Despite his poor returns, Shane Watson will hold his place Indeed, he has an important part to play. After an hour of resistance, Rahul Dravid was beaten by a delivery that faded and turned, Hayden pouncing upon the edge at slip. Summoning another great performance, he prised out skilful batsmen.

His googly remains as hard to read as James Joyce and his deliveries turned and bounced sharply from a dusty surface. Since he took wickets as doomed tailenders laid about themselves like drunken reapers, his figures (9 for 82) were flattering Nevertheless he appeared settled, confident and dangerous. If he maintains form he will play a lot of Test cricket hereafter.Even so, Warne was the best of the bowlers. Pitching his leg-break precisely on a chilly Monday morning, he bowled accurately enough to allow his captain to crowd forthright opponents. Inzamam-ul-Haq fell to a delivery that snaked back into his pads. Had Rudi Koertzen referred the appeal to his comrade in the pavilion, the mistake would been avoided.

Instead, the lugubrious Pakistani had reason to rue his luck Otherwise, right was served in this match. If the system of referrals is to be rejected it cannot be on the grounds of injustice.MacGill also bowled admirably. Ricky Ponting led the side with renewed purpose, Adam Gilchrist was full of beans, Matthew Hayden has recreated himself, while Glenn McGrath and Warne remain near their peaks Most of all, the support bowling was effective. Previously a weak link, Lee produced a sturdy effort indicating a recognition that profligacy is better left to dictators' wives and govern-ments seeking re-election. Taking a leaf from Hayden's book, the flyer has tightened his game He deserved his single, fortuitous, scalp. It was an impressive performance.Ponting must have been encouraged by the contributions of his back-up bowlers on this fourth day. Manifestly, Australia have made a full recovery from their Ashes defeat.