'Redemption For Captain' Netizens Hail Steve Smith After Historic Series Victory In Sri Lanka

Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win against Sri Lanka [Source: @ParayYasir2, @classic_mojito

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Steve Smith led Australia to their first Test series victory over Sri Lanka in 12 years after they clinched a 9-wicket victory in the second Test. Fans on social media hailed Smith for his redemption as captain of the Australian cricket team.

Smith, once a mainstay in the Australian Test team, was stripped of his captaincy role following the Sandpaper scandal. He was banned for one year and was only allowed to return as a designated batter.

However, for the 2-game Test series against Sri Lanka, Pat Cummins sustained an ankle injury, leading to Smith’s reappointment as captain. 

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Fans impressed with Steve Smith’s captaincy

Steve Smith's led-Australian side whitewashed Sri Lanka in the 2-game Test series to register their first series victory on Sri Lankan soil after a 14-year hiatus. In the second Test, Smith and Alex Carey scored a hundred each and piled up a 259-run partnership for the 4th wicket.

With a 157-run lead, Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 runs in the third inning, setting up a 75-run ordinary chase. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne achieved the target in 17.4 overs to clinch a sensational 9-wicket victory.

Meanwhile, fans on the internet were highly impressed with Steve Smith’s captaincy throughout the series. His leadership quality, tactical awareness and precision decision-making made the fans believe that Smith had redeemed himself as a captain after the Sandpaper Gate.

Notably, Australia has already qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and will face South Africa to defend their title. 

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