Both Zaheer and Ishant were all over Ponting when it was reverse swinging in the Aussie First Innings, was a credit to Ponting that he actually managed to stick around. Zaheer was particularly impressive. Zaheer and Ishant have been far better with the ball than Lee, Clark and Johnson. You say that Johnson did well, sticking to plans. I disagree, one specific plan that Ponting devised, was to stop Laxman scoring on his leg-side, his most productive area. So, packed the off-side, and asked Johnson to bowl off-side. Well, first ball, was short and on Laxman's pads, Four runs. Next delivery wasn't as short, but still leg-side, Four more. He really does lack the control and accuracy to stick to a captains plans. He's a wicket taker, I'll give him that, but he's been well and truely outbowled by Zaheer and Ishant, even if the wicket tally's don't prove it.
