Steven Smith was lucky to complete his 16th Test century, his first against Pakistan. PHOTO: AFP
The 27-year-old, who earlier nicked one while batting on 53 to Sarfraz off part-time leg-spinner Azhar Ali but got dropped, said no one appealed when he edged one off Amir, hence he decided to stay on the crease.
Aussie opener Matt Renshaw was asked about Steve Smith's 'edge' behind on 97 tonight and his response was gold... 😂😂 #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/fig6IxKzwx
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"I was very surprised, it was pretty loud, obviously I was on 97, there was a fair bit going on in the crowd," Smith told ABC radio on Friday morning. "It was pretty loud, but yeah, I did nick it, and no one went up so I wasn't going to walk."
Australian captain, when asked he pulled off a good poker face, said: "Yeah, I didn't look behind. Not sure why, I just played the ball and it was a bit bizarre that nothing came of it."
Not everyone is having as much fun as Lyon and Bird right now... #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/nwSRz9vME5
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Australia all-out for 429 against Pakistan in first Test
Smith, after the over, went up to umpire Ian Gould, who was standing on square leg when the event happened, and admitted to edge it to the keeper.
Skipper Smith now has a Test ton against all seven nations he has played against: https://t.co/avB8xPHSHV #AUSvPAK https://t.co/V8qAvtyIbo
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"I told 'Gunner' Gould at the end of the over: 'I'm pretty sure I hit that one last over,'" revealed Smith. "He said: 'I'm pretty sure you've said that to me before. I reckon it was out here as well.' So it's happened before, you take the good with the bad."
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Pakistan, on day two, dismissed Australia for 429 after Peter Handscomb also completed his ton, his maiden century in just his second Test.
Great catch from Khawaja and that's a super start for the Aussies.
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Live coverage: https://t.co/avB8xPHSHV #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/ctuNFX53Ff
Players are currently taking dinner in the day-night Test with Pakistan 20-1. Azhar was the only wicket that fell off an edge to the slips squadron off Mitchell Starc.
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