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'What were you doing?!' - Smith's moment to forget as England struggle

'What were you doing?!' - Smith's moment to forget as England struggle

Smith’s costly error adds to England’s woes in New Zealand Test

Jamie Smith’s dismissal for a duck marked a low point on the opening day of the first Test at Lord’s, as England struggled to 55-5 against New Zealand. The wicketkeeper chose to leave a delivery that he should have played, resulting in him being bowled by Kyle Jamieson. The incident prompted sharp reactions, with the sentiment "What were you doing?!" echoing the frustration of the moment. This setback contributed significantly to England’s precarious position on day one.


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