Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Smith Takes Cricket Break Before WTC Final
Steve Smith, a cricket player, took a break from playing and practicing before the World Test Championship final.
He hadn't hit a ball since the Champions Trophy.
During his break, Smith focused on fitness training in America.
He felt ready to play right away.
Smith hopes to do well in the upcoming final.
Steve Smith took a break from cricket, not batting or shadow batting, before the WTC Final.
Smith last played in the Champions Trophy semi-final where he got out.
Smith spent time in America working on his fitness with a new trainer.
Smith says he felt ready to play immediately upon resuming batting.
Smith hopes to continue his form into the WTC Final.
- Who
- Steve Smith
- What
- Took a break from cricket before the WTC Final
- When
- After the Champions Trophy semi-final
- Where
- Lord’s, England
- Why
- To prepare for the World Test Championship final
- Player
- Steve Smith
- Sport
- Cricket
- Last Match
- Champions Trophy semi-final
- Next Match
- World Test Championship Final
- Location
- Lord’s, England
Sources
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