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Australia vs England, Ashes: Ricky Ponting gave his backing to Steve Smith, who underperformed during his sides 4-0 win against England.

Apart from helping Australia register a thumping victory in the Ashes opener, Steve Smith's back-to-back centuries also helped him enter the record books.

New Zealand led an international protest today against Japan's plans to resume killing whales in the Southern Ocean, while Australia said it was considering further legal action.

Australia vs England, Ashes: Ricky Ponting gave his backing to Steve Smith, who underperformed during his sides 4-0 win against England.

Apart from helping Australia register a thumping victory in the Ashes opener, Steve Smith's back-to-back centuries also helped him enter the record books.

New Zealand led an international protest today against Japan's plans to resume killing whales in the Southern Ocean, while Australia said it was considering further legal action.