Run-machine Steve Smith warns India he's back in top gear

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Australia's stevesmith49 warned India on Tuesday that his game had finally ’clicked’ and he was ready to justify his ranking as the world's top Test batsman AUSvIND IOLsport

SYDNEY - Australia's Steve Smith warned India on Tuesday that his game had finally ’clicked’ and he was ready to justify his ranking as the world's top Test batsman.

"Over the last few days I've sort of found my hands, which I'm extremely excited about," he told reporters on a conference call.The 31-year-old said it was difficult to define what was different, but it left him"with a big smile on my face" and eager to hit the practice nets. While there is a perception Smith is vulnerable to short-pitched deliveries, he was unfazed at the prospect of India's bowling attack peppering him with bouncers.

 

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