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'Brainless' Smith wicket 'sums up' England's Ashes

'Brainless' Smith wicket 'sums up' England's Ashes

Summary

In the fifth Test of the Ashes series, England's Jamie Smith got out in a surprising way against Australia's Marnus Labuschagne. His dismissal was criticized as one of the worst ever seen by commentators. The match is part of a disappointing series for Smith.

Key Facts

  • Jamie Smith was dismissed on the second morning of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia.
  • His dismissal was called "one of the worst" by BBC commentator Jonathan Agnew.
  • The play involved part-time bowler Marnus Labuschagne, who usually bowls spin, using bouncers.
  • Smith attempted a risky shot, hitting the ball to the only fielder positioned to catch it.
  • Smith has had a difficult series, marked by poor form since scoring a high 184 runs in July against India.
  • His batting average dropped from nearly 59 to 42 over eight matches.
  • The incident took place in Sydney during a Test series where England struggled overall.

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