Steve Smith comically shadow bats with full kit in hotel room ahead of SCG Test: WATCH

Australia's Steve Smith's fascination with batting is kwn to all. cricketer initially broke out into cricketing scene as a prodigal talent, but with leg-spin as his forte. Soon star player also showcased his prowess with bat as well. 31-year-old's heroics with bat ultimately overshowed his bowling, and he established himself as team's premier batter. ex-Australia captain is said to be obsessed with his show practice routine, and his wife Dani Willis recently provided fans with a sneak peek of same ahe of India vs Australia 3rd Test. 

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Steve Smith show bats in his hotel room with full Test kit 

player has proven to be a revelation for Australian cricket team. Despite his urthodox technique, batsman's phemenal success across all formats is undoubtedly a case study for aspiring cricketers. modern-day great is surprisingly dealing with a form slump in red-ball cricket. star batsman chipped in with some fabulous performances in limited-overs matches against India, however, has failed to replicate same success in longer format. 

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With scores of 1, 1*,0, and 8 in first two fixtures of Border-Gavaskar trophy, he is due for a big kck. Steve Smith will be itching to get back on to field and was also seen show practicing in his hotel room ahe of Sydney Test match. player's partner, Dani Willis, took to her Instagram account to share a clip of batsman show batting in his Test kit to get into groove ahe of all-important encounter. 

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Dani Willis is a lawyer by profession, and she is a gruate of Macquarie University. She is also a former swimmer and a water polo player. Steve Smith and Dani Willis tied that kt on September 15, 2018, at Berrima, New South Wales. 

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Australia's Tim Paine won toss and elected to bat first at Sydney Cricket Ground. Swashbuckling opener David Warner me his much-anticipated return to Test side after missing out on first two contests with a groin injury. dynamic batsman h a new opening partner in form of young Will Pucovski for encounter. However, batsman failed to fire and was only mand to score 5 runs. 

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Debutant Wil Pucovski (62) showed great composure with bat in his first Test and smashed an impressive half-century to stey ship for this team on a rain-marred day. After end of Day 1, Australia are 166/2. Steve Smith (31*) and Marnus Labuschagne (67*) looked comfortable at crease, and Indian bowlers will be eying to send m packing early on Day 2. 

India vs Australia live streaming

Fans can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:00 AM (IST) from Thursday, January 7 for live telecast of match. India vs Australia live streaming will also be me available on  SonyLIV app. To follow live scores of game, one can keep tabs on social media accounts of BCCI and Cricket Australia.

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Im source: AP