A video went viral on social media where a young batter from India has been making headlines for his unique batting stance during a cricket match. However, there is no further info regarding the game and its venue. Notably, fans have been comparing young batter’s stance with star Australian batter Steve Smith, who is known for his unorthodox technique and a quirky batting stance. It looks like the young Indian batter has been successful in almost replicating Smith’s batting stance.
Steve Smith is considered as one of the great batters in modern day cricket and also haas a huge fan following in India. His batting stance is also popular among cricketing fans across the world. Taking inspiration from star Australian batter, the Indian cricketer can be seen emulating his signature shuffle towards the crease. Apart from that, the Indian batter was also seen copying Smith’s exaggerated backlift and fidgety moments before taking the strike.
Watch the viral video here:
Steve Smith returns as skipper for Sri Lanka Tests, Pat Cummins opted out
Steve Smith is set to make his return as captain again as Australia have announced squad for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Notably, Smith has been appointed as a skipper for Sri Lanka Tests as Pat Cummins opted out for the birth of his second child. The two-match Test series is scheduled to kick start at Galle International Stadium from January. This will also be Australia’s last Test assignment before the defending champions take on South Africa on the final of the World Test Championship at Lords from June 11 to 15.
Australia Test squad for Sri Lanka tour: Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
