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Sep 2019
41m 4s

Steve Smith: Eccentric but exceptional

Bbc World Service
About this episode

On this week’s episode, Alison Mitchell is joined by Sunil Gupta and Jim Maxwell to look at how the Ashes series is panning out.

As Steve Smith resumes his domination of the Ashes series, we’ll ask an England fast bowler if he can spot a single weakness in Australia’s batting superstar. Plus, record-breakers of a different kind. The English village team that braved scorching heat and monsoon-like rain to play non-stop cricket for seven days!

Photo: Australia batsman Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his double century as Joe Root applauds during day two of the 4th Ashes Test. (Getty Images)

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