MELBOURNE: You are one of the best batters on the planet and then, the centuries dry up. That's how fickle form can sometimes be. Before coming into the series against India, Steve Smith last got a century against England in June 2023 and for a man who averages close to 60, this was an aberration. Now, he's got two in two Tests. But how do the greats counter such a drought? Do they test you at many levels?
"I mean, you've got to have faith," said Smith at close of play on Day 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "You've got to have a bit of trust in what you're trying to do. I've played the game for long enough now to know that you can have your ups and downs.
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You are one of the best batters on the planet and then, the centuries dry up. That's how fickle form can sometimes be.
