Ricky Ponting's decision to skip Indian Premier League and focus his energies on international commitments was "a smart move", feels former Australian captain Steve Waugh.

Ponting, contracted with the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, has opted out of the second season starting April, saying he wouldn't be able to give his all to the national team if he uses the two-week break to play in the cash-rich Twenty20 league.