Published 20:22 IST, January 30th 2020

Steve Smith gives a sneak peek into his 'weird' style of batting during Ashes 2019 heroics

Steve Smith made his Test comeback for Australia in Ashes 2019. He smashed 774 runs and helped Australia retain the urn. Keep reading for more information.

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Steve Smith made one of biggest comebacks in cricket when he smashed 774 runs against England in 2019 Ashes. He solidified his place in Australian line-up after being sacked from captaincy in 2018. Australia's successful campaign (where y retained urn) is featured in upcoming sports documentary Test. On Wednesday, Cricket Australia shared a sneak peek of series in which players talked about Steve Smith's urthodox practices in  middle.

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Urthodox style, iconic results

video (which is a preview for  upcoming docuseries Test) features Steve Smith's quirky habits when he is batting in middle. Steve Smith is often ticed adjusting his batting pads, his gloves and his helmet. His generally fidgety body-langu has entertained many. In excerpt, Smith explains that his fidgeting is t something that he does on purpose. It is only something that comes natually to him. video also shows current captain Tim Paine and former vice-captain David Warner reflect on how effective Steve Smith is and how much he loves batting. Smith's obsession with batting has been mentioned vividly in trailer. Here is full video.

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Steve Smith to help Sixers lift ar BBL trophy?

While re is cricket scheduled for Australian team right w, Steve Smith's attention will be on Big Bash League where Sydney Sixers take on Melbourne Stars on Friday. winner of match will get a direct entry into final on February 8. Smith has settled well into Moises Henriques-led side. Smith scored an unbeaten 66 in Sixers' last group st encounter against Aaron Finch's Melbourne Renegades. Steve Smith will be leading Rajasthan Royals later this year.

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20:22 IST, January 30th 2020