Steven Smith has been batting with total application and devotion to the cause ever since he took over the reins of leadership from Michael Clarke at Brisbane. He began with an inspiring century at the Gabba after India had posted 408 in the first innings and Australia were poorly placed at 247/6. After he ensured a robust lead, he led well on field to bowl India the second time that gave him an easy victory target of 128 on fourth day. In the second knock, he almost saw off Australia but for an unfortunate run-out dismissal. But after that his team required just 6 more runs. In two innings of his debut test as captain, Smith had already collected 161 runs. Yesterday at MCG, he added another 192 to make it 353 in three innings. But