'He shouldn't have done that' 👀 9WWOS Cricket AUSvNZ BoxingDayTest
Steve Smith has conquered his short-ball issues to hit his first half-century of the summer and help Australia to 4-257 on Boxing Day against New Zealand.
After a low key opening half of the Test summer by his lofty standards, Thursday's knock was a return to Smith at his best as he played with great control. Travis Head will start day two alongside Smith, getting through a tough period against the second new ball to go to stumps unbeaten on 25. His 83-run third-wicket partnership with Smith was crucial in giving Australia control, after they found themselves in dangerous waters early as the Kiwis grabbed two wickets before lunch.
But the Black Caps still troubled the hosts with the kind of movement that has been missing from the MCG in recent years.
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