Finding it a bit ridiculous that a player averaging nearly 60 is considered talentless or a flat track bully. If the pitches that Smith's playing on are so flat, why aren't his team mates averaging 60? (Excluding Adam 'Bradman' Voges naturally)...
Also India's ranking has nothing to do with 'playing Bangladesh and Zimbabwe'. India claimed the rankings when they destroyed the then world number 1 side 3 zip. Granted it was in Indian conditions but they still dismantled them. Also they beat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka as well, against a far better Sri Lanka side than the one currently giving Australia fits.
A little perspective before labelling players/countries as a bunch of stiffs...
Ouch!!
Firstly, I didnt say he was "talentless" and as to why others around him didnt score as highly? Perhaps him not being an opener and not playing as "many" loose shots as others may have contributed to his high average? Not 100% sure TBH. I usually lose interest once Warner gets out...
Secondly, if you look at the stats you will have noticed India only got into a position of being able to over take SA by playing against the lesser nations and have since becoming number 1 have played and taken on easy test series against some poor opposition.
Thirdly, I think its a little early to say Australia are struggling against Sri Lanka especially if you look at how many chances Australia have spilled.
Perhaps a little perspective is needed when you look at stats
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