Alison Mitchell lauds the feats of the magnificent Steve Smith and also highlights a great year for the women’s game

Captain marvel: Steve Smith walks off at the MCG after scoring yet another century for Australia
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It was after the Sydney Test of 12 months ago that Steve Smith first permitted himself to pause and reflect. He had just completed his 50th Test match, and it was the team doctor at the time, Peter Brukner, who informed the Australian captain that he was now one of only four players to have an average of 60 after playing 50 Tests (Don Bradman, Her...