In a light-hearted moment during the ongoing Test series between Australia and India, Australian batting star Steve Smith was struck in a rather sensitive area by a delivery from Indian pacer Akash Deep. The incident took place on Day 1 of the fourth Test at the jam-packed Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), leading to a comical reaction from Smith that has since gone viral on social media.
Steve Smith takes a blow on private parts
During his stay in the middle, while facing Akash Deep, Smith misjudged a delivery that rose unexpectedly, resulting in a painful blow to his private parts. The Australian crowd gasped as the incident unfolded, but Smith quickly recovered, showcasing his characteristic sense of humour. He was seen smiling and shaking his head after the incident, later joking with partner about the mishap.
He even called the delivery bowled by Akash Deep as “a nut ball.”
Here’s the video:
Special comments from Steve Smith after being hit in a certain area 🫣#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/RcNRVKHrFH
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Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in an elite list
Smith achieved a remarkable milestone on Thursday during the Boxing Day Test against India at MCG, scoring his 42nd Test half-century. With this achievement, Smith joined an elite group of cricketing icons, including Don Bradman, Greg Chappell and Ricky Ponting, as players with 10 or more fifty-plus scores in Tests at the iconic venue.
This latest performance marked Smith’s 10th fifty-plus score at the MCG in just 12 Test appearances. Chappell leads the chart with 13 such scores in 17 Tests, followed by Bradman with 12 in 11 Tests and Ponting with 11 in 15 Tests.
Smith remained unbeaten on 68 at the end of Day 1, a knock that featured five fours and one six. He reached his half-century off 71 balls during the final session, helping Australia end the day on a solid note at 311/6 in 86 overs.
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