Re: Australian Cricket - Crisis, What Crisis ??
Reply #1071 –
How amazing is this innings by Smith? He is quickly moving into rare air in terms of best ever test batsmen, especially if he goes really big here and they win the test and the series. No one gave them any chance 3 weeks ago, and he has played them into a commanding position.
And could this be the making of Maxy?? He's always had the talent but not the brains, but batting with Smith has transformed him.
Yes, Smith has been brilliant in this series, despite being targeted. A real captain's knock!
Maxwell's 75no is the highest score by an Australian No.6 since Steve Smith's 100 against South Africa in Centurion in Feb, 2014
That's an indictment on our selectors but a great milestone for Maxwell. Hopefully it is the making of him as a test cricketer. I reckon batting all rounders who can bowl are better value than bowling all rounders who can bat a bit.
A very good session for Australia and a great partnership from Smith and Maxwell. That means more pressure on the Indians and on Kohli. I bet they're not looking forward to batting last