Australia coach backs under-fire Smith as opener for series against India
Rubbing salt to the injury, the 34-year-old Smith could only manage 51 runs from four knocks during the recently-completed 2-0 series victory over New Zealand.
Rubbing salt to the injury, the 34-year-old Smith could only manage 51 runs from four knocks during the recently-completed 2-0 series victory over New Zealand.
Out of the 41 batters to have done so to date, his current average of 49.67 is bettered only by India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli (53.44).
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Smith's innings exemplified the qualities of a classic Test knock, displaying his expertise and patience throughout Day 1.
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Smith eased for the first run but when he took off for the second run towards the striker’s end, the wicket-keeper at that end, Bairstow, acted as if the throw is coming towards him.
On the second day of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Kia Oval, Smith scored 80 runs and in the process registered his 10th consecutive 50+ score against England.
Smith surpassed former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-Ul-Haq who hit nine half-centuries in a row, also against England.
Returning from the ban, Smith bounced back impressively in international Test cricket. The right-handed batsman has hit three centuries so far in Ashes 2019 and has helped Australia take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Earlier England fans had lashed out at the right-handed batsman and accused him of mocking the glasses-wearing Jack Leach, who helped England win the third Test at Headingley.
