Steve Smith hopes Michael Neser's heroics at the Gabba prove to doubters that the "tight" call to drop Nathan Lyon was correct, explaining the controversial decision for the first time.
Neser was Australia's key man on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test as the hosts sealed an eight-wicket win under lights and went 2-0 up in the five-match series.
The 35-year-old bowling allrounder, who had last played Test cricket in 2022, broke England's crucial 96-run stand between Will Jacks and Ben Stokes by dismissing both men caught behind.
