He only has 44 runs to his name but there is no sign that his appetite for runs has diminished. Alongside Smith was a contented Usman Khawaja. He was 91 not out at the close, an elegant innings punctuated but the odd frantic moment against the spinners. Australia ended the day on 193-2, which meant that there was the prospect of much more toil for England’s unbalanced attack. But on Friday night after 17 overs he was still in pursuit of his first Test wicket – and his first maiden.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2018 07:52 UTC