Steve Smith can be regarded as one of the deadliest batters Australia has ever had. The 34-year-old cricketer, who is about to play his 100th Test match, has scored a staggering 9113 runs in the longest format, punctuated by four double centuries and 32 tons. Smith is known for creating magic on the pitch with his bat, but his charisma isn’t just limited to the ground, he’s also popular for his antics off the pitch. Recently, the former Australian skipper played a blindfold game and showed his love for his bats.
In a video shared on Twitter by cricket.co.au, Smith was seen playing a game where he was instructed to be blindfolded and identify the number on his six bats.
Starting with his No. 22 bat, Smith said, “That was actually my Big Bash bat. Lots of sixes with that one.” He then guessed all the bats correctly and revealed that the last bat in the list was the one he used during the ODIs against India earlier this year.
Steve Smith is exceptionally talented, but can he identify six of his cricket bats from a line-up, blindfolded? #Smith100 | #Ash pic.twitter.com/e1i3vava9V
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 5, 2023
“It’s 21. I actually used this in the last One Day match against India and I went out for a duck, so maybe I’ll put it back in the cupboard (laughs).” said Smith.
Australia have taken a 2-0 lead over England in the ongoing Ashes series. Both teams will now face each other in Thursday’s Third Test at Headingley. This marks Smith’s 100th appearance in Test cricket.
Regarding the jeers the Australian team suffered from the English public after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the second Ashes Test, Smith stated that none of these things bother him.
“It doesn’t bother me. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I know the person I am, I know how I want to do things. I’m playing my game here and for my country,” said Smith.
After losing the first two games, England will aim for redemption in Thursday’s third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds.
However, if the visitors win in Leeds, Pat Cummins will become the first Australian skipper in 22 years to win an Ashes series in England.
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