Steve Smith is without a century in his last 14 Test innings, which is his longest drought since the start of his Test career (22 innings without a Test century).
I feel he will look to be more proactive against India, especially Ashwin. Backing him to bounce back.
I feel he will look to be more proactive against India, especially Ashwin. Backing him to bounce back.
HOBART HURRICANES
Hobart Hurricanes were unable to make it three wins in succession as well as back-to-back victories over Melbourne Stars as they came unstuck in their chase in an entertaining affair last time out.
Having shocked the Stars in their previous contest, Hobart would have fully believed that they could produce a repeat result but a superb knock of 97* from Marcus Stoinis helped the Melbourne side to a big total of 183/6.
Ben McDermott gave his side a great platform to chase that score as he continued his brilliant form with 91 from 58 balls but he was offered very little support and his side ultimately fell ten runs short.
Hobart Hurricanes were unable to make it three wins in succession as well as back-to-back victories over Melbourne Stars as they came unstuck in their chase in an entertaining affair last time out.
Having shocked the Stars in their previous contest, Hobart would have fully believed that they could produce a repeat result but a superb knock of 97* from Marcus Stoinis helped the Melbourne side to a big total of 183/6.
Ben McDermott gave his side a great platform to chase that score as he continued his brilliant form with 91 from 58 balls but he was offered very little support and his side ultimately fell ten runs short.