Steve Smith believes that Sam Konstas and Yashasvi Jaiswal will create a rivalry to see in the coming years. The last 20 minutes of the day didn’t go well for India and now they are in trouble in the IND vs AUS 4th Test at Melbourne. On the 2nd day, Australia’s star batter Steve Smith was in full swing. he scored 140 runs, taking Australia’s score to a formidable 474 runs. Later, by the end of the day, India’s is at 164/5, with Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant on the crease. For India, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a 100-plus run partnership with Jaiswal’s 84, which later collapsed. After the day, the press conference was attended by Steve Smith from Australia. He shared his perspectives on player performances and the emerging talent seen on the field.
Praise for Jaiswal’s performance
Smith began by commending India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered a commendable performance. “Jaiswal played a really good innings today,” Smith remarked, emphasising his composure and skill. “He showed maturity beyond his years and demonstrated why he’s considered a bright prospect for the future.”
Sam and Jaiswal are future of cricket
Addressing the debut performance of Australian player Sam Konstas, Smith spoke about the potential on display. “The first over from Bumrah was tough for him; he got beaten a few times. But the confidence he showed, especially attempting laps and reverse laps against one of the best in the world, speaks volumes about his mindset,” Smith explained. Sam Konstas smashed two sixes to India’s top bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1.
The press conference also highlighted the competitive edge brought by young talents from both teams. Smith noted, “If you look at players like Sam and Jaiswal, it’s perhaps time to rethink the future of cricket. These youngsters aren’t just participating; they’re making significant contributions and taking on seasoned players.”
Smith on Kohli’s impressive form
The conversation also turned to Virat Kohli, who showed signs of a substantial innings before his dismissal. Smith praised Kohli’s batting, saying, “Virat looked set for a big score. At that stage, it felt like he was in for a masterclass. It’s always a challenge to bowl against someone of his calibre.”
