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How Steve Smith became the best batsman in the world

Australia captain Steve Smith recalls his journey from struggling on Test debut to becoming a great batsman.

He batted at number 8 on his Test debut against Pakistan in 2010 and made just 1, then made 12 at number 9 in the second innings. Now, he's ranked the best batsman in world cricket and is ready to captain Australia against England in the Ashes.

Smith told Stumped's Jim Maxwell how he turned that form around.

Picture credit: Steve Smith (Getty Images)

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