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one important fact is that since Steve smith relies on his eye hand coordination (heavily) as you age , these reflexes get slower and that is something which is hurting Steven smith I guess .
Fantastic analysis. Been waiting for someone in the world to be able to analyse the game from such a lens, because modern commentary, let's face it, is subpar. Really good to see such insights.
His batting stance and the way he plays his shots will always be remembered. Never ever will be a another steve smith. Not to be rude but we may have another sachin, or another Kohli, another bradman, but smith is a very very unique player.
He doesn't trust his eyes anymore, it is clear as to why he cannot flick. His hand eye coordination is greatly slowing down and for a bowler - 140 kmph will do the job. Either he becomes a traditionalist in his technique or he tries to play his shots again, his unorthodox technique's pitfalls are finally catching up.
Incredible analysis! I can't fathom how you managed to do this as a RUclipsr, while broadcasters with all their video archives and technical teams are only offering casual chit-chat as cricket analysis. Keep em coming. Kudos 👏
Do you even know how Steve Smith's unorthodox technique works? it's purely depended on hand-eye coordination. That's not going to improve infact it will only degrade further
To add to what has been mentioned is that someone like steve Smith is very reliant on hand eye coordination and it's very common that the players who rely on hand eye coordination tend to deteriorate faster than textbook batters one of the examples for that can be sehwag, one of the best batsman with hand eye coordination but even he played his last match at the age of 34.
@@aritra-1337 Bro the movement and reflexes of him as he is ageing and body muscles slow down with age due to the slowing down of life processes like sending messages to brain. Smudge just cant react that quickly now and to play his best shot{flick} he cant judge the length to play the flick shot as he experienced during the 2020 NZ series where Wagner got him many times,that flick isnt the solution for every ball on the leg side and he has to judge the length to play the flick shot. Now his muscles have slowed down ,he cant pick the length anymore,is reluctant to play the flick shot,and now has very less scoring shots. Plus with the trigger movement he has{back and cross} he cant play a defensive front foot shot at full balls{which he is doing now} So with detoriation of hand and eye coordination he cant play straight and neither can he flick {due to ageing and lack of confidence} Therefore he cant score and is in double minds . The solution to this is only where he stops moving back and cross and just practice to leave the ball and also trust his shots by smashing every loose ball possible and yes he will be all back . Cant really see a legend like Smudge falling like that Hope he comes back
Steven smith is one of the best batsman of Australia.... The way you have underestimate virat kohli because of his form in response he shutted everyone's mouth by scoring a 100 run in perth test ... Same thing happening with him also ... He is definitely gonna step up in upcoming test which may become threat to us
Mate! 34% to 44% amounts to an increase of 29.4% and not 10% (Stas you quote at 8:33) : (44-30)/30. it's 10 "percentage points" for sure! but then 90% to 100% would also be 10 "Percentage points"! (and is 11% increase in this case). I love your analysis. You're doing a great job. Keep it up! Just double check your calculations
I think another reason why often fails to play straight is because of his bat angle which is pointing almost towards third man which makes it more natural to play across. I think zak crawley against spinners also has the problem of always going across due to his bat angle
I can sense one thing about Steve Smith is that he had a very unusual stance and batting posture but now when he shuffles his eyesight looks a bit weak therefore his reflexes have been weaker because of his increasing age and that's troubling him and he can't get to another technique because he is the one who has always practiced his own technique HIs hand eye coordination has gotten weaker which has actually made a huge difference in his making offer runs and why has it gone weaker because of his increasing age
Great content as usual, you guys never seem to disappoint. Was reluctant at first as you blatantly slammed one of the greats of this generation but the analysis of his unusual yet effective technique was on point. I am curious to know your take on his dip in form after his 2019 ashes comeback. NZ took the bodyline approach which gave them success which triggered our former bowling coach, Bharat Arun to follow the same in the next tour and we had a similar legside field setup and since then his strike rate(which does not matter in tests) has also significantly dropped along with his average. And is his head falling in the recent years more compared to his peak? I am great admirer of the game and love your efforts to bring this type of in depth cricket analysis to the general public. Thanks
So he now stands far outside the leg stump and then shuffles back and across towards middle and leg, he is a master of modification and a monk in doing it so. And he got the reward, 33rd test century for the legend❤
Steve Smith is going through what Dhoni and Sehwag went through late in their career. Lack of reflex in hand-eye coordination. Even Virat Kohli to some extent went through this or going through this. I haven't seen Virat's iconic flick in a while now. The shot that destroyed Lasith Malinga.
It's really sad for Indian fan who has been a Steve Smith fan or someone who was scared of Steve Smith in 2015 and now from 2016 onwards becoming his complete fan and seeing such a downfall it's very shocking and sad I still remember those days especially from 2014 or 2015 when I as a young Indian fan used to be scared of Steve Smith because I still remember each and every game against India beat in India beat in Australia be a test beat one day whatever it was Steve Smith was always there on the front punching Indian bowlers smashing Indian bowlers all around the park and troubling us can clearly remember the 2015 semi final 100 which he has scored also can remember almost every innings in which he had troubled shmi and Bhuvaneswar an Indian bowlers never used to have answer for his batting style and today he is getting dismiss so often without even troubling the scores it's very sad I have been a Steve Smith and just because of his trigger movement and unorthodox batting style I always used to tell my friends that we are coaches always tell us that you should bat in a particular manner head position should be in particular style your feet should be in particular position and then you see Steve Smith not following a single cricketing rule still ruling the cricketing world with average over 62 or something like that it's pretty sad to see Steve struggling like this 😢😢 I want to see his come back I want to see him again getting closer to average of 60 I want him to again do the trigger movement for what he was actually famous for I want him to play as long as he want and to score as much as he can all the best treatment for your future and especially for this series because if he fails miserably in this series I don't think he has any chance of coming back because we know how Harsh Australian selection committee can become after a point of time 😢
It's never a true analysis when you just depend on averages. For example somebody like a kane williamson averages around 60 year in and year out. But when you did deeply, you'll get to know where he makes his runs and the conditions.
fire that batting coach who couldn't tell this horrible flaw to smith. How can anyone from 2-3years is getting out in same manner & coach is not correcting him or why smith still playing same shot if he's corrected by his coach
The technique which was impeccable once is the same which is bringing his downfall..... He didn't used to get out LBW ever.... So his big across movement was never an issue and his biggest strength. But now he is Missing the straight balls getting out LBW and while trying to not do this is edging to slips and getting out on the bouncer.. This will take a HUGE technical change which at his age and time in his career is very tough..... It's sad seeing him go down like this
Exactly, I noticed he was playing straight at the balls that he could've just flicked like in the past. I also made a post on reddit regarding his lbw dismisalls in 2024 from roach to henry to bumrah.
I'm a huge fan of Steve Smith. I've been watching him for a long time and I really admire his batting technique. To me, he is the GOAT of Test cricket. For a while, I felt no one was close to him in Test cricket. However, his performance has declined in the past few years, and it seems like his confidence has taken a hit. But I believe we will see prime Steve Smith in the upcoming Test series against India. I love watching Virat Kohli and Smith compete, scoring big runs. Hoping he finds his form back soon.
I wanna remind everyone that this guy was supposed to be the next Shane Warne, but instead of bowling, he went on to be Steve Smith the batter ❤❤ RIP Shane Warne 🙏🙏
I do not think it is lack of confidence but a grit to play straight If it was lack of confidence it does not take much time to change the shot type or timing but if you want to play it you will never change it
Broo 2020 Steve smith had a wrist injury "tendon injury" in left hand it can make the wrist slightly stiff... That might affect him from using it.... One hypothesis
The next match is a pink ball test and with all the criticism that Steve has faced during this tour. I'm afraid he's going to turn up. i just hope they include ashwin in this match as the equalizer if smith finds his form. The night is long...
Its sad to see the downfall of your favorite players , i would want to see one last time the all fab 4 members rule test like they used to do in the past years😥
@@gauravyadav6315 dear kid... Only 4 batters averaged 50+ in 1990s in test cricket & Tendulkar's was the highest @ 58 from 69 tests... Tendulkar is probably the only batter to have played cricket is 3 generations...
@@gauravyadav6315in terms of difficult to score 90s>>>>>2010s>>2000s ..SRT scored most of his runs in 90s nd 10s ... during 2000s he was mostly injured nd out of from ...in 2000s dravid , Kallis nd ponting were the main players who statpadded
The same ball he gets to out nowadays, same ball he used to play all day. Same like kohli,he just need one inning and he needs momentum and then he is good to go
Tbh The Australian media and the fans fricking Rough.. But tbh Steven Smith is just that kind of a player he is one of a rare talent in world cricket him and Virat are almost the same level when it comes to Talent they are not much different,Steve Smith is less orthodox than Kohli but he is effective as fuck all he needs is just one good run and then this guy just will not stop scoring its a pain as an Indian fan but he is just a great talent who deserves a comeback
Playing with a straight bat is just not enough, there is hardly any forward press..most of the balls he is just caught in the crease...that plus a potential slowness in reaction times
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figuring out a way to bring it back in a better format to make it more engaging!
Who is here after he scored 101 and 140 ?
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@@harminderpandher8130 us bro us
one important fact is that since Steve smith relies on his eye hand coordination (heavily) as you age , these reflexes get slower and that is something which is hurting Steven smith I guess .
Same thing happened with Dhoni at the end of his career 😢
this is why Australian cricket worries me. Too many eye players.
@@aayushmanjrekar8798 Yes Dhoni purely reilied on hand eye cordination since he didn't had classy technique. Same is happening with Smith
Sehwag also
But what going with labhuschagne
He is young
I guess beacuse of defensive mindset he was trashed in perth
This aged like moldy cheese💀💀💀💀
Iam here after smith back to back hundred in 3rd and 4 th test
This bgt will be remembered for Steve's Smith comeback
scored a 100 ❤️
@@ritikraj6941another one
2 tons
Fantastic analysis. Been waiting for someone in the world to be able to analyse the game from such a lens, because modern commentary, let's face it, is subpar. Really good to see such insights.
He's back 😬
Even if he retire today, he will be considered as one of the ATG.
He is the best ever test batsman i saw in my life (I'm watching Cricket since 2002).
no doubt about it, he's right up there in Test cricket
His batting stance and the way he plays his shots will always be remembered. Never ever will be a another steve smith. Not to be rude but we may have another sachin, or another Kohli, another bradman, but smith is a very very unique player.
He is on the same level as kohli.. don't underestimate him
nah these wannabes would never appreciate any player whos compared to their favourite..iyk
Better than Kohli in test
he is not. . .
He is better @@Dani4uNme
@@Youngblood253 nope both are almost equal in test check stats before any conclusion
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne gonna come back pretty hard in the rest of the series! I feel it!
Steven smith 4 centuries loading in this series
This is a goated analysis video . If this was all independent research , it's genuinely mind blowing level of work
Banger video as usual boys. But don't forget, smudge has an avg of 56.11 in D/N tests in adelaide.
He doesn't trust his eyes anymore, it is clear as to why he cannot flick. His hand eye coordination is greatly slowing down and for a bowler - 140 kmph will do the job. Either he becomes a traditionalist in his technique or he tries to play his shots again, his unorthodox technique's pitfalls are finally catching up.
Incredible analysis! I can't fathom how you managed to do this as a RUclipsr, while broadcasters with all their video archives and technical teams are only offering casual chit-chat as cricket analysis. Keep em coming. Kudos 👏
Reminds me of sachin's 241 without cover drive. I hope smith is able to overcome his weakness in the 2nd test.
SRT was humble, SS is not, so i guess he will not be able to take that path,
Do you even know how Steve Smith's unorthodox technique works? it's purely depended on hand-eye coordination. That's not going to improve infact it will only degrade further
he just need to bring back his flick instead of straight bat to his legs
Ig he did kind of when stopped shuffling in the 2nd innings@@raumshen9298
@@raumshen9298😂
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This is a brilliant analysis! As some others pointed out…this is way way better than any analysis we find on TV…way to go!!
To add to what has been mentioned is that someone like steve Smith is very reliant on hand eye coordination and it's very common that the players who rely on hand eye coordination tend to deteriorate faster than textbook batters one of the examples for that can be sehwag, one of the best batsman with hand eye coordination but even he played his last match at the age of 34.
why does this happen?
@@aritra-1337 age factor. The first thing that reflects your aging site is your eyes
@@aritra-1337 Bro the movement and reflexes of him as he is ageing and body muscles slow down with age due to the slowing down of life processes like sending messages to brain.
Smudge just cant react that quickly now and to play his best shot{flick} he cant judge the length to play the flick shot as he experienced during the 2020 NZ series where Wagner got him many times,that flick isnt the solution for every ball on the leg side and he has to judge the length to play the flick shot.
Now his muscles have slowed down ,he cant pick the length anymore,is reluctant to play the flick shot,and now has very less scoring shots.
Plus with the trigger movement he has{back and cross} he cant play a defensive front foot shot at full balls{which he is doing now}
So with detoriation of hand and eye coordination he cant play straight and neither can he flick {due to ageing and lack of confidence}
Therefore he cant score and is in double minds .
The solution to this is only where he stops moving back and cross and just practice to leave the ball and also trust his shots by smashing every loose ball possible and yes he will be all back .
Cant really see a legend like Smudge falling like that
Hope he comes back
Who are here after his 33 rd century and 10th 100 Against INDIA ?? 🔥
Steven smith is one of the best batsman of Australia.... The way you have underestimate virat kohli because of his form in response he shutted everyone's mouth by scoring a 100 run in perth test ... Same thing happening with him also ... He is definitely gonna step up in upcoming test which may become threat to us
It felt like watching a movie about Steve smith. Too good.
Mate! 34% to 44% amounts to an increase of 29.4% and not 10% (Stas you quote at 8:33) : (44-30)/30. it's 10 "percentage points" for sure! but then 90% to 100% would also be 10 "Percentage points"! (and is 11% increase in this case). I love your analysis. You're doing a great job. Keep it up! Just double check your calculations
Aahhh missed out on this completely. Thank you for that
Nope. Always better to quote absolute increase (ie 10%) rather than relative increase. Keep going with the 10%.
I think another reason why often fails to play straight is because of his bat angle which is pointing almost towards third man which makes it more natural to play across. I think zak crawley against spinners also has the problem of always going across due to his bat angle
Great video mate. You guys are doing a great job. Love the way you go into these details and explain technically.
Excellent analysis...thats what i love and expect a indian cricket youtuber should be ....great going
We need more videos like this 👀
Didn’t expect this quality of insights. Great work man
I can sense one thing about Steve Smith is that he had a very unusual stance and batting posture but now when he shuffles his eyesight looks a bit weak therefore his reflexes have been weaker because of his increasing age and that's troubling him and he can't get to another technique because he is the one who has always practiced his own technique
HIs hand eye coordination has gotten weaker which has actually made a huge difference in his making offer runs and why has it gone weaker because of his increasing age
This shows that there is nothing like a Perfect Technique...
great analysis ,loved the video so much.
Great content as usual, you guys never seem to disappoint. Was reluctant at first as you blatantly slammed one of the greats of this generation but the analysis of his unusual yet effective technique was on point. I am curious to know your take on his dip in form after his 2019 ashes comeback. NZ took the bodyline approach which gave them success which triggered our former bowling coach, Bharat Arun to follow the same in the next tour and we had a similar legside field setup and since then his strike rate(which does not matter in tests) has also significantly dropped along with his average. And is his head falling in the recent years more compared to his peak? I am great admirer of the game and love your efforts to bring this type of in depth cricket analysis to the general public. Thanks
So he now stands far outside the leg stump and then shuffles back and across towards middle and leg, he is a master of modification and a monk in doing it so.
And he got the reward, 33rd test century for the legend❤
precisely! he went back to trusting his game and playing the flick!
😂😂 all work and research got waste
Steve Smith is going through what Dhoni and Sehwag went through late in their career. Lack of reflex in hand-eye coordination.
Even Virat Kohli to some extent went through this or going through this. I haven't seen Virat's iconic flick in a while now. The shot that destroyed Lasith Malinga.
flicks are the only shot that have kept him alive in test cricket
You have not seen him in this ipl
TODAY STEVE SMITH SCORES 101 runs against India in 3 rd test ❤
Great analysis bro. Keep it up...
Never write off anyone who’s been there and done that time and again for their nation.
It's really sad for Indian fan who has been a Steve Smith fan or someone who was scared of Steve Smith in 2015 and now from 2016 onwards becoming his complete fan and seeing such a downfall it's very shocking and sad I still remember those days especially from 2014 or 2015 when I as a young Indian fan used to be scared of Steve Smith because I still remember each and every game against India beat in India beat in Australia be a test beat one day whatever it was Steve Smith was always there on the front punching Indian bowlers smashing Indian bowlers all around the park and troubling us can clearly remember the 2015 semi final 100 which he has scored also can remember almost every innings in which he had troubled shmi and Bhuvaneswar an Indian bowlers never used to have answer for his batting style and today he is getting dismiss so often without even troubling the scores it's very sad
I have been a Steve Smith and just because of his trigger movement and unorthodox batting style I always used to tell my friends that we are coaches always tell us that you should bat in a particular manner head position should be in particular style your feet should be in particular position and then you see Steve Smith not following a single cricketing rule still ruling the cricketing world with average over 62 or something like that it's pretty sad to see Steve struggling like this 😢😢 I want to see his come back I want to see him again getting closer to average of 60 I want him to again do the trigger movement for what he was actually famous for I want him to play as long as he want and to score as much as he can all the best treatment for your future and especially for this series because if he fails miserably in this series I don't think he has any chance of coming back because we know how Harsh Australian selection committee can become after a point of time 😢
This 🥹🤌🏻
Let's wish for the comeback
Man these guys are so underrated nobody analyses cricket like them
It's never a true analysis when you just depend on averages.
For example somebody like a kane williamson averages around 60 year in and year out.
But when you did deeply, you'll get to know where he makes his runs and the conditions.
Jis bande KO 1 year Ka suspension to rok na saka usko 7/8 mahine Ka lean patch Kuch Nahi bigad sakti😅😅
Bruh your analysis is so good , like pro
fire that batting coach who couldn't tell this horrible flaw to smith. How can anyone from 2-3years is getting out in same manner & coach is not correcting him or why smith still playing same shot if he's corrected by his coach
In this video u prooved me u deserve to get subscribed
He will comeback in this Ongoing BGT . I love him
Every time the Greats are written off, they find a way to come in your face! Smith has a great character, and this is a long Test series.
The technique which was impeccable once is the same which is bringing his downfall..... He didn't used to get out LBW ever.... So his big across movement was never an issue and his biggest strength.
But now he is Missing the straight balls getting out LBW and while trying to not do this is edging to slips and getting out on the bouncer..
This will take a HUGE technical change which at his age and time in his career is very tough..... It's sad seeing him go down like this
Exactly, I noticed he was playing straight at the balls that he could've just flicked like in the past. I also made a post on reddit regarding his lbw dismisalls in 2024 from roach to henry to bumrah.
Mate two minutes in and this is top notch analysis keep it up
KOHLI Average / Strike Rate
Test 48.1 55.8
ODI 58.1 93.5
T20i 48.6 137
SMITH Average / Strike Rate
Test 56.4 53.4
ODI 43.5 87.1
T20i 24.8 125
Steve Smith my favorite Aussie🇦🇺 cricketer in childhood
Terrific analysis, great job❤
Me after watching this after the 2nd test match where he hitted century
What an amazing breakdown.
No , it is just beginning!!! His best will come, nobody is ready for him just wait!!
I'm a huge fan of Steve Smith. I've been watching him for a long time and I really admire his batting technique. To me, he is the GOAT of Test cricket. For a while, I felt no one was close to him in Test cricket. However, his performance has declined in the past few years, and it seems like his confidence has taken a hit. But I believe we will see prime Steve Smith in the upcoming Test series against India. I love watching Virat Kohli and Smith compete, scoring big runs. Hoping he finds his form back soon.
I wanna remind everyone that this guy was supposed to be the next Shane Warne, but instead of bowling, he went on to be Steve Smith the batter ❤❤ RIP Shane Warne 🙏🙏
I want him to comeback but after BGT I don't want him to play like Ashes 2019 but after BGT
Very good analysis, I'm sure someone is watching this and taking notes. Keep up the good work.
I do not think it is lack of confidence but a grit to play straight
If it was lack of confidence it does not take much time to change the shot type or timing but if you want to play it you will never change it
He might have a left wrist injury which reduced the flexibility of the left hand
Great analysis😊
100 at the gabba
Awesome analysis...
Amazing analysis
Broo 2020 Steve smith had a wrist injury "tendon injury" in left hand it can make the wrist slightly stiff... That might affect him from using it.... One hypothesis
Same happened with Sehwag, with age his hand eye coordination diminished and his career unfortunately finished
Don't underestimate him ,if he start then he will destroy whole India will cry again
This is some damn good analysis!!!❤️🫶
It doesnt matter if he scores now or not.....He is truly 'The best since Bradman'!!!
The greatest test batsman of this generation.
The next match is a pink ball test and with all the criticism that Steve has faced during this tour. I'm afraid he's going to turn up. i just hope they include ashwin in this match as the equalizer if smith finds his form. The night is long...
Its sad to see the downfall of your favorite players , i would want to see one last time the all fab 4 members rule test like they used to do in the past years😥
Sachin Tendulkar after 177 tests had 14692 runs @ 56.94 with 51 centuries, slightly higher than Smith's current avg of 56.41 after 110 tests...
Sachin played on flatter wickets....but the thing is consistency players have had higher peaks but no one could continue it everywhere
@@gauravyadav6315 dear kid... Only 4 batters averaged 50+ in 1990s in test cricket & Tendulkar's was the highest @ 58 from 69 tests... Tendulkar is probably the only batter to have played cricket is 3 generations...
What about flat decks in 2000s devea@@abhishekn9871
@@gauravyadav6315 where did you get your facts?
@@gauravyadav6315in terms of difficult to score 90s>>>>>2010s>>2000s ..SRT scored most of his runs in 90s nd 10s ... during 2000s he was mostly injured nd out of from ...in 2000s dravid , Kallis nd ponting were the main players who statpadded
tabahi breakdown 🔥🔥
The same ball he gets to
out nowadays, same ball he used to play all day. Same like kohli,he just need one inning and he needs momentum and then he is good to go
guess who made the comeback lately in the series 😉✊
Tbh The Australian media and the fans fricking Rough..
But tbh Steven Smith is just that kind of a player he is one of a rare talent in world cricket him and Virat are almost the same level when it comes to Talent they are not much different,Steve Smith is less orthodox than Kohli but he is effective as fuck all he needs is just one good run and then this guy just will not stop scoring its a pain as an Indian fan but he is just a great talent who deserves a comeback
Hand eye coordination se run score kiya hain age k sth wo km hoga.....
We will comment here after the second test, he will be scoring a double century.
Smith back in form
He was never the same man (technically) after the Sand paper incident 😢💔
Can u make a video on labuschngne drop of form
Watching after he scored back to back centuries on BGT 2024❤
The GOAT 🐐❤️✨
My forever fav😍
Wow, my Indian Kimber's now promoting the same app as him, lessgoooo
😂😂.....a game backed by Harsha Bhogle and me
2015 Worldcup smith💀💀
Make him the captain he will be back
Still he is better than flat pitch king chokli in test
Yet Kohli is still making runs while this guy isn't & he plays only 1 format
Bro you are really commenting on that? Shows you have no real cricket knowledge.
Cry more reality is Kohli is best all format player
@@srikanthsv79 smith avarage is better than chokli in test . Left arm spinner in chokli out.
@@Axyz1006 36 all out in chokli's captaincy
Tbh, your “career ending” genre seems a bit too popular for my liking. You might be praying for the downfall of some good cricketers at this point.
😂
Do another one labuschange and khawaja
Today he scored a century 😂
Make a video on joe root why he becomes so successful over the years.
Cuz he mostly play test
Sir Alistair cook still in top 5 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There is no sense in making this video everyone know what smith can do
Ended him
❤
Playing with a straight bat is just not enough, there is hardly any forward press..most of the balls he is just caught in the crease...that plus a potential slowness in reaction times
le bhai pel dia century
So just like how kohli loves to play 4.....7th stump ball and Rohit loves to leave a great void between bat n pad
Perth is not in England, basic error.