NEW DELHI: This is the technology of fab 4 – Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root. Among the cricket's present era, the foursome is regarded as the gold usual in terms of batting. They have their strengths and weaknesses and how they have got tackled through tough occasions and prerequisites to support themselves day-by-day has been an enchanting story.
Especially in terms of Australia Test and ODI captain Steve Smith who began his international career as a spinning allrounder however grew to grow to be one of the vital fearsome Test batsmen of the current technology. And Smith, whose feat over the past years have drawn comparison to Sir Don Bradman, has no hesitation in admitting that he tries to imbibe the tactics of the best from his industry. India captain Kohli, New Zealand skipper Williamson and South Africa's Mr 360 De Villiers had been his top sources from where he has followed sure tactics and changed them to support his personal game.
In a freewheeling chat with cricket.com.au, Smith, who in 61 Tests has scored 6057 runs at a mean of 63.76, revealed how he sometimes tries to bat like others. "I look at some of the best players around the world and sometimes I do try and bat like them," Smith was quoted as saying. "I just try and learn, and these guys are the best players in the world for a reason."
His equation with Kohli on-field isn't one thing that may have compatibility within the category of "best buds" however that hasn't stopped the 28-year-old from watching his counterpart closely in how he tackles spin. And it has paid rich dividends too. During Australia's excursion of India ultimate 12 months in February-March, Smith was the top-scorer with 499 runs at 71.29 with three centuries.
"A little bit of Virat [Kohli] the way he plays spin, his hands and the way he hits the ball through the offside. Probably learnt a little bit out of that. I just try and learn. These guys are best players in the world for a reason. You try and get whatever you can out of them," he candidly admitted.
"In places like India, for instance, I open my hands up a little bit. I don't feel that I can get nicked off (caught behind the wicket) quite as easily in India as opposed to somewhere like Australia or South Africa. So I open up different parts of the ground," he stated shedding gentle on how he alters his grip when batting on turning Asian pitches.
Touching upon how he has copied De Villiers, Smith stated, "I've copied a bit of what AB de Villiers does. The way I go back and across to open myself up and set myself for the shots. More so when the ball is reversing."
Smith additionally stated he has tried the best way Williamson's performs a overdue dab that sends the ball racing previous the slip cordon. "A few years ago I tried to bat like Kane Williamson and play the ball really late," he reminisced.
Especially in terms of Australia Test and ODI captain Steve Smith who began his international career as a spinning allrounder however grew to grow to be one of the vital fearsome Test batsmen of the current technology. And Smith, whose feat over the past years have drawn comparison to Sir Don Bradman, has no hesitation in admitting that he tries to imbibe the tactics of the best from his industry. India captain Kohli, New Zealand skipper Williamson and South Africa's Mr 360 De Villiers had been his top sources from where he has followed sure tactics and changed them to support his personal game.
In a freewheeling chat with cricket.com.au, Smith, who in 61 Tests has scored 6057 runs at a mean of 63.76, revealed how he sometimes tries to bat like others. "I look at some of the best players around the world and sometimes I do try and bat like them," Smith was quoted as saying. "I just try and learn, and these guys are the best players in the world for a reason."
His equation with Kohli on-field isn't one thing that may have compatibility within the category of "best buds" however that hasn't stopped the 28-year-old from watching his counterpart closely in how he tackles spin. And it has paid rich dividends too. During Australia's excursion of India ultimate 12 months in February-March, Smith was the top-scorer with 499 runs at 71.29 with three centuries.
"A little bit of Virat [Kohli] the way he plays spin, his hands and the way he hits the ball through the offside. Probably learnt a little bit out of that. I just try and learn. These guys are best players in the world for a reason. You try and get whatever you can out of them," he candidly admitted.
"In places like India, for instance, I open my hands up a little bit. I don't feel that I can get nicked off (caught behind the wicket) quite as easily in India as opposed to somewhere like Australia or South Africa. So I open up different parts of the ground," he stated shedding gentle on how he alters his grip when batting on turning Asian pitches.
Touching upon how he has copied De Villiers, Smith stated, "I've copied a bit of what AB de Villiers does. The way I go back and across to open myself up and set myself for the shots. More so when the ball is reversing."
Smith additionally stated he has tried the best way Williamson's performs a overdue dab that sends the ball racing previous the slip cordon. "A few years ago I tried to bat like Kane Williamson and play the ball really late," he reminisced.
I have learnt from Kohli the way he plays spin: Smith
![I have learnt from Kohli the way he plays spin: Smith]()
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February 22, 2018
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