Updated On: 10 November, 2019 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
For all his eccentric movements and mannerisms, when the Australian star actually plays the ball, he's in a good position to execute his choice of shot.

Australia's Steven Smith plays a shot in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in September. Pic/AFP
Whenever you witness a Steven Smith innings of consequence - which is most of his visits to the crease - the prevailing thought is; "How the hell does he do that?"
Smith amasses big scores in a variety of ways but most often his innings will involve seeing off a concerted period of good bowling then flaying the attack via an exotic range of strokes.