India in Australia: ‘Found my hands’: Steve Smith warns Indians about getting his rhythm back

Steve Smith on Tuesday said he found his rhythm back ahead of series against India. Image: Xtra Time

Xtra Time Web Desk: Ace Australian batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday said he is getting back his rhythm which was missing during the recently concluded IPL 2020 in UAE. Smith has indirectly warned the Indians by saying that he has ‘found my hands’ in the last few days while practicing at the nets during quarantine. Smith had a relatively poor campaign with the bat while leading the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 and explained that it was only until two days ago that he felt as if something really clicked with his batting.

“I was pretty disappointed actually with my batting throughout the IPL. I never really got into a good rhythm, but I think the last few days actually I’ve found something,” said Smith during a virtual press conference on Tuesday.

“People close to me that know me well I’ve found my hands the last few days, which I’m extremely excited about.

He added, “It’s taken me probably about three and half or fourth months to do it, but found them now, which is pleasing and I actually look forward to going back to the nets again this afternoon to have another hit and just reinforce it and get started again in a few days’ time.”

“Theoretically it is a simple thing, but it’s just getting that feel and the look of the bat behind my toe the right way and the way my hands come up on the bat.”

Smith further went on to say that it has taken him a little longer than usual to find his rhythm and groove again but he is happy that it has arrived now.

“It’s hard to explain but it just hasn’t quite been right until probably two days ago, I found a little something and everything just clicked in.

“It’s taken me a lot longer than usual, I don’t know why, whether it was a big [break], I pretty much didn’t bat for about four months during the start of Covid-19, maybe a bit longer, but I’m glad I’ve been able to find something the last few days.”