Melbourne, Feb. 5 : Former Australian leg-spinner Terry Jenner believes that Bryce McGain could be Ricky Ponting's shock weapon against South Africa.

Australia are desperately searching for the X-factor at the top of the order and with the ball following the retirement of Matthew Hayden, injuries to spearheads Stuart Clark and Brett Lee, and the ongoing void left by Warne.

Jenner believes Victorian leg-spinner McGain has the tricks and the temperament to torment the Proteas as Warne did in taking 61 wickets at 24.31 in 12 Tests across the Rainbow Nation.

Australian legend Shane Warne’s mentor, Terry Jenner termed alignment as a basic problem in young spinners. The Australian is here on the invitation of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) to provide inputs to the city's young spinners.

He was happy to see the attendance at the Ferozshah Kotla here on Monday where as many as 50 youngsters were present to take tips from him. Jenner said that even a national-level camp in Australia wouldn't have so many spinners as he is seeing in Ferozshah Kotla. He termed it unfortunate to invite coach from abroad when the country possesses a good pool of talent.