Updated On: 01 July, 2023 08:14 AM IST | London | IANS
The 34-year-old expressed his fondness for batting in England, highlighting the favorable conditions for batters due to the fast outfield, which allows them to receive good rewards for their shots

Australia`s Steven Smith plays a shot on day one of the second Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Lord`s cricket ground in London. Pic/AFP
Australian batter Steve Smith has revealed his pre-match rituals, saying that he struggles to sleep before the first innings of a Test match and visualises about the approach and plan of the opposition bowlers.
In the ongoing Ashes 2023 series against England, the Australian didn`t have a great outing in the opening Test. However, he redeemed himself in the first innings of the second Test at Lord`s Test by scoring his 32nd century.