KARACHI: Australia’s middle-order batter Steve Smith is having condition-based batting practice ahead of their first-ever Pakistan tour in the last 24 years.
In a video shared by former Pakistani captain Rashid Latif, Smith can be seen batting on a pitch having rough spots.
Steve Smith facing spinners with rough spots. Preparation for #Rawalpinditest #PAKvsAUS ( video courtesy of Gav Joshi ) pic.twitter.com/sujoVmfU2U
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) February 25, 2022
It is pertinent to mention here that Australia is coming to Pakistan after 23 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I in March and April this year. Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi will host a Test each while the white-ball series will only be played in Rawalpindi.