AUS vs WI: Steve Smith hoping to get the higher of Shamar Joseph after Adelaide troubles

Steve Smith is hoping to get the higher of West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph within the second Take a look at after being troubled by the teen in Adelaide.

Shamar made a outstanding entry into Take a look at cricket in opposition to Australia. On the opening day of his debut match in Adelaide on January 17.

He not solely scored a speedy 36 runs at No. 11 but in addition showcased his bowling prowess. He achieved a rare feat by taking the wicket of Australia’s seasoned participant Steve Smith along with his very first supply in Take a look at cricket. Joseph lured Smith into an edge that was adeptly caught at slip, marking a dream begin to his Take a look at profession.

This dismissal was a part of a five-wicket haul for Joseph within the match, which included one other key participant, Marnus Labuschagne. Regardless of Joseph’s spectacular efficiency, Australia maintained management of the primary check and gained it simply ultimately.

Smith took a while off and even posed for an image with Shamar, which he commented about whereas speaking to SEN. The Aussie star mentioned he’s hoping to get on prime of the West Indies pacer throughout the second match.

“Yeah we’ve an image (Shamar and himself), his first Take a look at wicket. I feel I’m many individuals’s first Take a look at wicket (laughs) so hopefully I can get on prime of him this week,” mentioned Smith.

He drew me right into a shot that I doubtlessly would not play: Smith on Shamar

Smith commented on opening the batting and mentioned it was enjoyable. He went on to elucidate why he was caught off guard by the West Indies pacer’s supply and is hoping to be higher in opposition to him the match in Brisbane.

“(Opening) It was good enjoyable. Clearly could not get by means of Shamar’s first ball. Hadn’t confronted him earlier than. Noticed a bit on the imaginative and prescient and the imaginative and prescient confirmed me that he really bowled the ball again in so it sort of drew me right into a shot that I doubtlessly would not play. Had a have a look at him now so higher for the run, I suppose,” mentioned Smith.

The second Take a look at match will begin from January 25.