Ahead of the first Ashes 2025-26 Test match in Perth, Australia national cricket team captain Steve Smith took a witty dig at former England spinner Monty Panesar. During a pre-match press conference, Steve Smith said, “Who in the room have seen Mastermind and Monty Panesar on that?". Steve Smith actually mocked Monty Panesar by invoking the memory of the bowler's failed appearance on Celebrity Mastermind. Smith's comments were a bizarre jibe in reply to Panesar's comment last week saying that the Aussie skipper should be made to feel "guilty" for his role in the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal seven years ago. The AUS vs ENG 1st Test 2025, Ashes begin on Friday, November 21. When is AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes 2025-26 Test Match? What is The H2H Record? Who Are The Key Players? Read Australia vs England Match Preview.

Steve Smith Mocks Monty Panesar:

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