Steve Smith broke his century drought on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, as he reached three figures off 185 balls.

This knock helped lift Australia on Day 2, contributing to a total of 405 runs at the close of play. Let’s take a closer look at what Smith said about this century.

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Why did Steve Smith trust that his form would return?

Smith’s century marked the end of a brief but noticeable form slump. The Australian batter had struggled to score big runs, managing just 19 runs in the first two Tests.

However, he remained positive and believed that his game would turn around. He emphasized that playing long enough in the game taught him the importance of patience and trusting his process.

“I’ve played long enough to know the game turns. You’ve got to keep the faith. I rode my luck today, got beaten a few times… on another day I might nick one,” Smith said after his century.

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How did Steve Smith feel about his century?

Reflecting on his century, Smith noted that it felt rewarding after a long wait, “I felt like I was playing well. It was nice to get some rewards. It’s been a little while. It was cool to contribute today,” he remarked.

“I had a couple of nice balls and got strangled down the leg side. I feel like I’ve been batting well the last month. I’ve been trusting it will turn around,” he added.

Smith’s century was not only crucial for the team but also marked a personal milestone. He broke Steve Waugh’s record of 32 Test centuries and now has 33 centuries, making him the second Australian with the most Test centuries.

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Only Ricky Ponting, with 41 centuries, stands ahead of him in the all-time Australian Test century tally.