Brisbane Test: In the forthcoming Test series, which begins on December 17, Pat Cummins’ Australian team will be put to the test against a powerful Protean bowling assault. The tourists have won their last three Test series in Australia, and they are seeking to target batting ace Steve Smith in order to secure yet another spectacular series victory.
According to South African bowling coach Charl Langeveldt, they will attack Steve Smith early in his innings in an effort to stop his development in the game. He appreciated the adjustments Smith made to his approach that gave the prolific batter a more secure platform. In particular, Langeveldt targets wider lengths on a green pitch at the Gabba in an effort to force hitters to play the majority of deliveries when they are still fresh at the crease.
“The first 20 balls and making them play are crucial for the majority of the top six players. Steve is a new person. He has a solid base now and is less mobile around the crease because he is no longer on the move. Our boys will have a good challenge, in my opinion. The boys are eager for the challenge, but the crucial 20 balls will be when we need to force him to play more. Before the first game of the series in Brisbane, Langeveldt spoke to the media.
After having a productive Test series against the Windies that just ended, Steve Smith moved up to second place in the ICC’s batter rankings. Although the Australian batsman has the second-lowest batting average against the Proteas in 17 innings, he averages a stunning 60.98 in red-ball cricket. Only one century has been recorded by him against the African team, and he has struggled against their renowned bowling assault.
The addition of Pat Cummins to the starting lineup for the series opener in Brisbane, on a surface that appears to be bowler-friendly, will be a significant boost for the visitors. Due to a quadriceps injury, he was unable to play in the second Test against the Windies and was questionable for the first game of the series against the Proteas.
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