Updates5.07am GMT61st over: Australia 177-3 (Smith 29,S Marsh 1) Moeen into the attack for his second spell after a brief opening dart before lunch. Smith is immediately on the attack, belting another four through the covers to set up the alpha in that particular relationship. Not a lot happening out there for England’s spinner. 5.04am GMT60th over: Australia 172-3 (Smith 24, or S Marsh 1) Broad to continue his spell to Smith who earns three with a shot I could watch on repeat forever. It’s a typical Smith stroke,a drive on the up through extra-cover, but there’s something approximately it that makes it something altogether more exciting. I think it’s the way his hands come down through the line of the ball with an nearly supernatural force with apparently so diminutive effort. There’s no Lara flourish or Martyn grace, or hes just in position bullet time early and the blade comes through like a blacksmith pounding steel into shape in a fantasy film. Five from the over; Marsh off the label. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk