Steve Smith was very afraid to bat against this bowler
Australian veteran player Steve Smith is counted among the world’s best batsmen. He has won the hearts of fans by performing brilliantly in all formats. Recently, this player from Australia was asked which bowler is there against whom he has had a lot of trouble in batting. Smith has named the veteran player of South Africa while replying to this. This player is also associated with Team India. This fast bowler is none other than Morne Morkel, a former South African player.
Smith is afraid of Morne Morkel
Former Australia captain Steve Smith was asked several questions during an interview in BBC Sports. He was asked which bowler who has troubled him a lot. The Australian batsman replied to Morne Morkel, replying. Both these players have faced many times in the Test. Morkel has dismissed Smith three times in the Test. This batsman has scored 70 runs off 147 balls against him. Morkel has dismissed Steve Smith twice in ODIs. In T20I, both the players have come face to face for only four balls, in which Smith has scored three runs and they have not been out even once.
Morne Morkel is the bowling coach of Team India
Morne Morkel is currently the bowling coach of Team India. He was appointed the bowling coach of the team on August 2024. Morne Morkel himself has been a very successful bowler and now he is seen giving important tips to the players of India. Recently, India played a 5-match Test series against England, which ended at 2-2. Mohammad Siraj was the most wicket -taking bowler in this Test series. He took 23 wickets in five matches.
Steve Smith also named Sachin Tendulkar
Steve Smith was then asked who is the biggest batsman? He responded to this, saying, “The biggest cricketer is Jack Kallis, while the batsman is Sachin Tendulkar.” Steve Smith was also asked about his favorite century. Responding to this, the Dhakad batsman said, “In 2019, I scored 144 against England in Edgbaston’s first innings. This is my most favorite century so far.” When he was asked with whom he had a bigger clash in England and India, he took the name of England.
