London, June 9 -- As Australia prepares to face South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final, star batter Steve Smith has hinted at the kind of conditions that could shape the outcome of the summit clash.
Speaking ahead of the Ultimate Test, Smith acknowledged that the surface at Lord's is looking drier than usual and could evolve considerably over the course of the match. This is welcome news for
one of Australia's most trusted campaigners, Nathan Lyon.
"Yeah, I think spin will play a big part, particularly as the game wears on," Smith said. "It is dry, I think. The reports, we only came here a week ago. So, it's pretty dry to start the season over here."
Typically known for its seam-friendly conditions, with predictions being...