New Delhi, March 4 -- Ricky Ponting has identified key Australian players who must perform in the semifinal against India in Dubai. He believes that experienced players should take charge in such a crucial match.

Ponting highlighted Travis Head, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis as the batters who need to step up. He emphasised that these players hold the responsibility to score big and handle pressure in this high-stakes encounter.

Head and Smith, in particular, have impressive records against India and can produce match-winning performances. Ponting recalled how Head played a key role in the 2023 World Cup final.

"Probably a little bit different to the World Cup final. I know Travis did what he did but the bowlers did a grea...