AUS vs ENG: Australia hope for ODI revival

Australia's Steve Smith hits a six as England's Jos Buttler looks on during the 2nd one-day international cricket match between England and Australia in Brisbane on January 19, 2018. Pic/AFP

Australia captain Steve Smith admits he is running out of answers as he seeks to avert a one-day series defeat to England at the Sydney Cricket Ground today.

Smith could cite a handful of circumstantial reasons to explain the tourists' convincing 2-0 lead, having been unable to name his strongest XI at the MCG or the Gabba. "I don't know the answer. I wish I did," he said of the world champions' waning form in the 50-over format.

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