Ashes 2019: WATCH- Steve Smith catches everyone's eyes with a crisp cover drive on wide delivery

Smith is known for his unorthodox batting, being conventional with his technique.

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Former Australia captain Steve Smith is looking unstoppable in the ongoing Ashes 2019. He again reached a half-century on the first day of Manchester Test and currently batting on 60*.

Smith was finding it easy to score off the back foot, as his weight was mostly on the back expecting a bouncer. Whenever he got a short ball, the Aussie stalwart put it away for runs. But there were some pleasant drives too. One of them was played on a widish delivery which went for a four and completed his fifty. 

It was the 39th over of Australia's innings when bowler Ben Stokes bowled a full wide delivery, but Smith still tried to reach out. He eventually managed to find a good connection on it. The ball raced away for a four, and the fans weren't surprised. Smith often plays unorthodox shots. 

Here is the video clip of the shot:

Australia ended with 170/4 on the first day. Apart from Smith, Marnus Labuschagne scored a half-century. Sadly, only 44 overs of cricket was possible on an opening day at Old Trafford. 

 
 

By - 05 Sep, 2019

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