The Big Bash
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket ... 53up5.html
"... After fellow Aussie star Aaron Finch survived three dropped catches to hit a ton and help the visitors to 5-175, the Smith-inspired Sixers always looked in complete control during the run chase.
"He's the best player in the world for a reason,'' Finch said of Smith.
"What he has done in the game in terms of bringing kids through the gate ... he had the courage to change his technique and game based on what he thought was right, not what other people think was right, and people can really resonate with that.
"People can see how much hard work he's put in. He's an unbelievable player.''
"... After fellow Aussie star Aaron Finch survived three dropped catches to hit a ton and help the visitors to 5-175, the Smith-inspired Sixers always looked in complete control during the run chase.
"He's the best player in the world for a reason,'' Finch said of Smith.
"What he has done in the game in terms of bringing kids through the gate ... he had the courage to change his technique and game based on what he thought was right, not what other people think was right, and people can really resonate with that.
"People can see how much hard work he's put in. He's an unbelievable player.''
It's utter baloney, of course, but for obvious reasons the Oz players will keep saying it.Pies4shaw wrote:...
"He's the best player in the world for a reason,'' Finch said of Smith.
...
Sadly, I cannot find separate video of Smith's feeble attempt to play Pattinson the other day. Maybe the media kids who compile these clips are as eager as P4S to maintain the Myth of Smith.
Well, that was almost Stars-like.
Meanwhile...
'... the PCB revealed to The Age on Sunday night that Rauf, who has also been impressive in two Twenty20 matches against Bangladesh (1-32 and 1-27) in Lahore, would leave for Australia on Tuesday once the three-match series was over.
"Haris Rauf will be returning to Melbourne on 28 Jan to feature in the remaining BBL matches for his side," a PCB spokesman said.'
(On Sunday night? We haven't reached Sunday night yet, have we?)
Meanwhile...
'... the PCB revealed to The Age on Sunday night that Rauf, who has also been impressive in two Twenty20 matches against Bangladesh (1-32 and 1-27) in Lahore, would leave for Australia on Tuesday once the three-match series was over.
"Haris Rauf will be returning to Melbourne on 28 Jan to feature in the remaining BBL matches for his side," a PCB spokesman said.'
(On Sunday night? We haven't reached Sunday night yet, have we?)