Coach Justin Langer backs a struggling Steve Smith to rediscover his rhythm in SCG Test

Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith is going through a lean patch in ongoing series but he coach Justin Langer feels batsman will find his form in third Test against India.

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"Imagine how good we will be when he does start batting -- that's how I look at it. He hasn't h best of series so far. He will be first to mit that. My gosh, what I kw about great players, longer y miss out, sooner y are coming good again," Langer said during a virtual press conference.

"That puts a big smile on my face. How do you coach Steve? I don't coach Steve Smith. Steve Smith coaches himself and I am sure he is going to work it out," he ded.

Smith drops down to third spot in ICC Test Rankings

Meanwhile, Steven Smith on or hand was top-ranked batsman in red-ball cricket prior to four-match home Test series against India. However, with scores of 1, 1, 0 & 8 in four innings meant that elegant number three batsman dropped down to third spot with 877 points. It w remains to be seen wher 'Smudge' can rediscover his mojo in next two Test matches that will be played in Sydney and Brisbane respectively.

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Both teams look to secure Test series

Australia drew first blood in pink-ball Test match at elaide Oval that h ended inside three days. A determined Team India n std a remarkable comeback by registering a famous win in Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground to keep series alive. 

India were without services of regular skipper Virat Kohli and frontline pacer Mohammed Shami in second Test. While Kohli h flown back to India on paternity leave, Shami was ruled out for remainder of Test series after suffering a wrist fracture while batting during second innings of elaide Test. 

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Stand-in-captain Ajinkya Rahane successfully led team from front with an impactful 112 on a difficult MCG wicket for which he was also judged Man of Match for his outstanding kck.

Both teams will be hoping to secure four-match series by winning SCG Test. winner of this contest will ensure that y at least do t end up losing Test series.

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(With ANI Inputs)