1/20Steve Smith tees off at Lords during the second Test. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.
The many shots of Steve Smith
During three Tests where he has dominated England’s bowling attack, Steve Smith has delighted with some audacious shots which have provided the backbone of Australia’s Ashes defence. Here’s the best of them.
2/20Steve Smith dances down the pitch to hammer Jack Leach for four and reahc 50. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.
3/20Steve Smith pulls to the boundary on day four of the first Test, an innings where he made 142. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
4/20England has been unable to find a way through the defence of Smith.
5/20We think this is a cut shot...but with Smith, who knows? Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.
6/20Australia’s Steve Smith jobs off to accumulate another run during his heroic Ashes series.
7/20Steve Smith launches an inside out six after a quick dance down the wicket.
8/20Steve Smith prepares to drop to one knee and carve a ball through the off side.
9/20Steve Smith loudly sends his batting partner back to the non-striker’s end.
10/20Steve Smith leans onto the front foot to defend. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
11/20Steve Smith practises his flick to fine leg after a rare missed chance for more runs.
12/20Steve Smith stands tall to guide a ball through backward point.
13/20OK we’ll say it....he’s seeing them like beach balls. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
14/20Smith stands and delivers during his man-of-the-match performance at Old Trafford. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
15/20Steve Smith falls to the ground while attempting to play at a delivery from his nemesis Jofra Archer. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
16/20Steve Smith falls to the ground while attempting to play at a delivery from his nemesis Jofra Archer. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
17/20Down on both knees, Smith still manages to find a way to thread the off side field. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images.
18/20You’d be smiling too if you scored as many Ashes runs as this guy! PictureL Stu Forster/Getty Images.
19/20Smith watches a ball onto the bat in preparation for a cut shot. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.
20/20Steve Smith in customary celebration pose. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.
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