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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Ashes Series<\/strong>: Despite their outstanding past performances, Australian cricket stars Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been experiencing a dip in form during the ongoing Ashes series. However, their captain Pat Cummins maintains an optimistic outlook regarding their future prospects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Both Smith and Labuschagne have struggled to make significant contributions in their 12 innings so far with only one notable score stands out, which is Smith&#39;s impressive first-innings century at Lord&#39;s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Smith&#39;s outstanding Ashes average of 59.68 (65.08 in England), which included an incredible 774-run series in 2019, has witnessed a decline to 31.66 as the series progressed to Old Trafford. Similarly, Labuschagne&#39;s initial average of 45.86 has also dropped significantly to 24.00 during the ongoing Ashes series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I think both of those guys may have moved their hotel pillows into the nets over the last couple of days, the amount of time they&#39;ve been spending in there. They&#39;re both class players at the top of their game who don&#39;t miss out too often. They&#39;re both looking really good. Steve has scored two hundred this tournament expecting big things from him as always,&quot; Cummins was quoted cricket.com.au.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/major-league-cricket-2023-schedule-teams-squads\">Major League Cricket 2023 Schedule, Teams And Squads<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Smith&#39;s track record speaks volumes about his exceptional batting prowess. With 32 Test centuries and 12 One Day International centuries for Australia, he has consistently showcased his remarkable ability as a batter. Furthermore, his batting average of 58.94 stands as the seventh-highest in the history of Test cricket.<\/p>\r\n",
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