Tourists’ captain may no longer be fantastic but with Steve Smith in such imperious form could yet preside over a winning halt to his reignWhat’s helpful for Australia is,of course, helpful for Michael Clarke. On an overcast day at Lord’s Australia’s batsmen cruised to tea and beyond, and losing wickets at intervals,but with the air at all times of a team that has wrestled its opponent on to the living room carpet and is now simply feeling around patiently with its spare hand for the coal scuttle. Related: Australia’s final session fireworks with ball bring the cricket back to centre stage | Vic Marks Continue reading...,
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