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Former Pakistan Captain Explains Steve Smith, Virat Kohli's Century Drought

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are without doubt two of the finest batters of their generation. However, both players have failed to score a big knock in recent times, despite starting off well. While Smith last scored a century in the longest format against India in Sydney last year, Kohli has failed to reach triple figures since the pink-ball Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in 2019. As a result, Smith and Kohli's recent century drought has been the topic of discussion within the cricketing fraternity.

Australia: Steve Smith ‘the greatest’ of Usman Khawaja’s era

Steve Smith once again underlined his importance to Australia’s line-up after scoring a hardworking 59 in difficult conditions in their first innings in the third Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Surpasses Kumar Sangakkara, Sachin Tendulkar To Script Test Record

Australia batter Steve Smith has been in fine form for the team in the ongoing tour of Pakistan. After playing knocks of 78 and 72 in the first and second Test in Rawalpindi and Karachi, respectively, Smith registered yet another 50+ score in the first innings of the ongoing third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Despite failing to reach triple figures so far in the series, Smith scripted a huge record with his knock of 59 in the first innings. Smith, who took his tally of runs to 7,993, surpassed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who had scored 7,913 runs after 150 Test innings.

Watch: Pak Pacer Naseem Shah "Breathes Fire", Dismisses Cameron Green With An Absolute Peach

Pakistan have a knack of producing quick bowlers who can run through the defences of the opposition batters. In the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi were at their scintillating best as they caused the Australian batters all sorts of problems. Naseem Shah and Shaheen took four wickets each as Australia was bundled out for 391 in the first innings on Day 2.

Cricket-Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

(Reuters) - Pakistan fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up four wickets apiece as Australia were all out for 391 in their first innings in the deciding third and final test in Lahore on Tuesday.

Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

Pakistan fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up four wickets apiece as Australia were all out for 391 in their first innings in the deciding third and final test in Lahore on Tuesday.

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test Live Scores Updates: Cameron Green, Alex Carey Key To Australia On Day 2

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Scores Updates: Pakistan will look to make further inroads as Cameron Green and Alex Carey aim to take Australia to a decent first innings total. Opener Usman Khawaja missed a century by nine Monday and Steve Smith fell short of completing 8,000 runs as Australia ended the opening day of the third and final Test on 232-5 against Pakistan in Lahore. At the close, Cameron Green was on 20 and Alex Carey eight, surviving the second new ball until bad light brought closure two overs early. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1 Report: Usman Khawaja And Steve Smith Miss Milestones As Australia Crawl To 232-5

Opener Usman Khawaja missed a century by nine runs Monday and Steve Smith fell short of completing 8,000 runs as Australia ended the opening day of the third and final Test on 232-5 against Pakistan in Lahore. Khawaja followed up his 160 in the drawn Karachi Test with a sedate 91, while Smith scored 59 as the pair helped Australia recover from pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's double strike at the start of the match.

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Former Pakistan Captain Explains Steve Smith, Virat Kohli's Century Drought

Australia: Steve Smith ‘the greatest’ of Usman Khawaja’s era

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Surpasses Kumar Sangakkara, Sachin Tendulkar To Script Test Record

Watch: Pak Pacer Naseem Shah "Breathes Fire", Dismisses Cameron Green With An Absolute Peach

Cricket-Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test Live Scores Updates: Cameron Green, Alex Carey Key To Australia On Day 2

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1 Report: Usman Khawaja And Steve Smith Miss Milestones As Australia Crawl To 232-5