“Trynna be a hero” : Fans go hard on Steve Smith as suffers another failure getting out on a duck in NZ vs AUS 1st Test 2nd Innings.
Australian batsman Steve Smith’s inconsistent form continued as he suffered a three-ball duck in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Friday, March 1. Tim Southee claimed his wicket as Smith’s shot resulted in an inside edge during the third session of Day 2.
Smith’s stint as a Test opener, which commenced during the home series against West Indies, has seen him register only one half-century in his last six innings at the top of the order. Despite his resilient knock of 91 in the second Test against West Indies at the Gabba, his performances otherwise have been unremarkable while opening the batting.
In the ongoing Test against New Zealand, Smith managed to score 31 runs off 71 deliveries in the first innings before being dismissed by Matt Henry.
Meanwhile, Cameron Green has adapted well to Smith’s former position at No. 4 in the batting lineup. The all-rounder showcased his prowess with an unbeaten 174 off 275 deliveries on a challenging pitch, potentially making a significant impact in the outcome of the match.
There have been calls from fans for Australia to reconsider the experiment of using Smith as an opener in Test cricket and instead opt for a more traditional candidate for the role.
Here is the video of Steve Smith wicket today:
Here are some of the reactions: