In a lighter moment in the ongoing Test series between Australia and India, Australia's star batsman Steve Smith hit at a critical spot by a delivery from the Indian pacer Akash Deep. The incident happened on Day 1 of the fourth Test at a jam-packed Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), prompting Smith to make a comical move that has gone viral on social media.
Steve Smith shoots private parts
While she was in the middle, facing Akash Deep, Smith misjudged the labor that arose unexpectedly, which caused painful contractions of her private parts. The Australian crowd went wild as this happened, but Smith quickly recovered, showing his sense of humour. He was seen smiling and shaking his head afterwards, later laughing with a friend about the accident.
He also referred to Akash Deep's delivery as a “nut ball.”
Here is the video:
Steve Smith's exclusive comments after being hit in one of his spots 🫣#AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/RcNRVKHrFH
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Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in the elite list
Steve Smith scored a brilliant performance in Thursday's Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG, scoring his 42nd Test half-century. In doing so, Smith joined an elite group of cricketers, including Don Bradman, Greg Chappell and Ricky Ponting, as players who have scored 10 or more fifties in Tests at a prominent venue.
This latest performance marked Smith's 10th fifty and a plus at the MCG in just 12 Tests. Chappell leads the chart with 13 such runs 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 included four fours and a six. He reached his century from 71 balls in the final over, helping Australia finish the day with 311/6 in 86 overs.