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Paine defends Smith quirk that sent social media spinning – cricket.com.au
Australia skipper clarifies his star batter’s actions in the wake of social media eruption

Anyone who has watched Steve Smith play at any level of cricket over the past decade knows he goes about his business a little differently.
Whether it’s his unorthodox batting technique, his exaggerated movements and mannerisms at the crease or his compulsion to shadow bat anywhere, at any time, Smith has a long list of quirks that make him unique, not to mention one of Australia’s greatest Test batters.
It’s one of those quirks that has seen Smith accused of foul play on the last day at the SCG,…
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