Sydney: Ahead of their high-voltage semi-final clash against India, Australia's batsman Steve Smith said India's target to play on a supposed Australian vulnerability against the short ball could backfire on the defending champions.


Steve Smith in a net session at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images 

Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz's wonder spell in the quarter-final prompted some people, led by former Pakistan captain and 1992 World Cup winning team member Inzamam-ul-Haq, to say the left-armer had exposed an Australian weakness against short and express bowling.