The National’s Sport cover for the Wednesday, October 8 issue, featuring Australia batsman Steven Smith, who scored 101 runs on Tuesday against Pakistan in Australia’s 93-run win the first ODI in Sharjah.
Breaking down the match, Paul Radley writes, “Pakistan could do well to use Smith’s innings as a benchmark. It was a lesson in application from a player who remains a relative novice in these conditions.
“‘I have always said I like batting at No 3 and I want to take my opportunities there,’ Smith said.
“‘Hopefully today was just the start of that and there are a few more big scores ahead in this series and further down the track as well’.”
After a one-sided Twenty20 match and Australia’s dominant win on Tuesday, in this series, Radley adds, “This rookie Pakistan side need all the help they can get”.
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