Steve Smith won’t need to do any shadow batting on Friday night.
The Australian’s one-year drought is over as the prolific run-scorer registered his 28th century to remind his English friends he still remains a force to be reckoned with.
His innings came just at the right time, having watched England carry on like world beaters after four straight wins to start the English summer following a year from hell.
MATCH CENTRE: Australia vs Sri Lanka, second Test, live scoreboard But as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored runs for fun, Smith tossed and turned and eventually his frustration boiled over after his horror mix-up with Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
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