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Australian batsman Steve Smith is no stranger to the ups and downs of international cricket. After enduring a quiet 18-month period without any major spells, Smith has bounced back in remarkable form, hitting two Test centuries in a week against India. His return to the century list, however, was not just about breaking the drought.
Smith scored his 33rd Test century an earlier in Brisbane during the Third Test. However, during the ongoing Test at the MCG, he equaled Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 34 Test centuries.
“No racing, but not out of shape”
When asked about the struggles that have led to his recent success, Smith shared some candid insights into his thoughts. Despite scoring some big runs lately, he never lost faith in his ability.
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“Sometimes you can hit the ball really well, which I think I told all of you when I wasn’t scoring runs. I actually felt like I was hitting pretty well,” he said, reflecting on his mindset during training. patch.
Smith emphasized that there is a clear difference between being “out of shape” and simply being “out of race.” He continued in more detail: “I thought I was hitting the ball well. You have to have faith. You have to have a little confidence in what you’re trying to do. I’ve played the game long enough to know that you can have ups and downs. Having some faith and trust is key.”
The role of patience and luck
While Smith admitted that luck plays a role in landing big runs, he was quick to highlight the importance of patience. “I think it takes a lot of luck on these grounds to get big runs. And last week I had my fair share. I think I got a call from the umpire and got beaten numerous times. On other days, I would have stolen it,” he said, underlining that luck and skill go hand in hand in cricket.
But Smith was quick to add that he never lost faith in himself. “You just have to have faith that the situation will change,” he said. This helped Smith finally break free from his dry spell, much to the relief of Australian fans.
Praising Cummins’ intention
Smith’s century partnership with captain Pat Cummins was another bright spot in Australia’s performance on the second day. Resuming their innings with 311 for six, the Australian duo displayed positive and aggressive cricket, gaining crucial momentum. “There wasn’t really a general plan. It was just going out and playing. Yeah, there was no real plan,” Smith explained. “It was just about going out and playing and seeing what was going on.”
Smith praised Cummins for his “really good, positive intention.” Their partnership gave Australia the impetus to push India on the back foot. “We were able to form a good partnership and take advantage of the momentum of the game a little bit,” Smith added.
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