adminKINGSTON. — Steve Smith continued his sizzling form with an unbeaten century as Australia laid a strong foundation on the first day of the second Test cricket against West Indies in Jamaica on Thursday.
Smith, who batted for almost the entire day after entering the fray in the first over, was unconquered on 135 at stumps as Australia advanced to 258 for four at Sabina Park in Kingston.
On a day when West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor was superb, Smith weathered the early storm and faced 278 balls while patiently compiling his runs with a variety of shots on both sides of the wicket.
It was the ninth Test century for Australia’s Test captain-elect and his fifth in his last six tests. “Early on, it wasn’t too easy,” the 26-year-old said in a pitch side interview. “The ball was swinging around a little bit, a bit of seam on it. It was quite hard initially and then it got easier as the day went on.”
Smith said there was no secret to his success, just lots of hard work and patience at the crease. — AFP.
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