Australian Media appreciated Ricky Ponting and others for opting out of the second edition of the Indian Premier League. The media described it as a "brave" and "smart" decision. "First Mitchell Johnson opted out, then Michael Clarke and now Australian captain Ricky Ponting has made the brave decision not to play in the Indian Premier League this year. "The decision by the skipper to spend two weeks at home with his family rather than dashing for the IPL cash is a smart move," 'the Australian' reported. The media feels that the IPL has affected many players and so skipping it will save them from any injuries before the Ashes and Twenty-20 world cup and will prolong their career.