Talking about the series so far, it is tied at 1-1 after Australia won the first match, drew the second, and lost the third to England.
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith. (File Photo: IANS)
Australia batsman Steve Smith has admitted that England pacer Stuart Broad, who has claimed the wicket of Australian opener David Warner six times in the ongoing Ashes, has got into the southpaw’s head.
Warner has got out on three back-to-back ducks and Broad has been his main tormentor.
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“We’ve talked, a few different things here and there,” Smith was quoted as saying by abc.net.au.
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“It’s just trying to form a plan to get through Broad,” Smith said, adding, “He’s admitted himself Broad’s had the wood on him throughout this series and he’s been talking to myself and Justin (Langer) and Graeme Hick (batting coach).”
“I think about ways he can play. He’s tried a couple different ways and they haven’t quite worked,” said the 30-year-old.
Talking about the fourth match of the Ashes, Australia have the advantage nonetheless after reducing England to 18 for 2 and maintaining the deficit of 365 runs going into the final day. If they win the Test, the Aussies will retain the Ashes.
“It’s been tough with the new ball for both sides,” Smith said.
“The ball’s probably done its most when it’s new. When it gets a little bit softer it doesn’t do quite as much, it gets a little bit easier, ” he said, adding, “They’ve bowled pretty well with the new ball. They’re particularly good bowlers to left-handed batters, both Broad and (Jofra) Archer.”
“It’s not been easy for Davey and Marcus but they’re trying their hardest,” the former skipper added.
Notably, Smith has been Australia’s saviour so far with his 211 in the first innings of the fourth Test helping the team go within sniffing distance of retaining the Ashes.
Talking about the series so far, it is tied at 1-1 after Australia won the first match, drew the second, and lost the third to England.
(With inputs from IANS)
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