Published 20:18 IST, November 26th 2019

Steve Smith ran back 3 kms to the hotel to punish himself after bad knock against Pakistan

Australian batsman Steve Smith scored only 4 runs against Pakistan at The Gabba. After missing team bus, he punished himself by running 3 kms back to the hotel.

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Australian Test talisman Steve Smith mand only four runs against Pakistan in opening Test of two-match series. Rattled by a rare failure, Steve Smith punished himself by running 3 km back to hotel from Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. He was trapped in front of stumps by Yasir Shah on a pitch where every Australian batsman made full use of batting-friendly conditions.

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Cricket Australia: Steve Smith ran 3 km back to hotel to punish himself for failure

As quoted in Pak Passion, Steve Smith said that he likes treating himself with chocolate bars whenever he gets big runs. However, he also added that he likes to take it out on himself whenever he gets out cheaply. After conclusion of first Test, Steve Smith missed out on team bus which prompted him to run 3 km back to hotel.

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right-hander has been in phemenal form with bat ever since his return to international cricket with Australia. He recently scored 774 runs across four Ashes Tests in England to earn himself a “Player of Series” award.

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Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah dismissed Steve Smith for seventh time in just 11 innings and he made sure that cricketer received mess with his celebrations. When asked about his struggles against spinner, Smith lauded Yasir’s efforts and said that he will try t to get out to him next time.

Australia will w face Pakistan at Adelaide Oval from vember 29 onwards. upcoming Test is scheduled to be a Day-Night affair and will carry 60 points going forward in ICC World Test Championship.

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18:34 IST, November 26th 2019