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Steve Smith in talks to play for Sussex during buildup to Ashes series

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Australia batsman Steve Smith. — A source at Sussex confirmed a Sydney Morning Herald report that the club’s talks with Steve Smith are at an ‘advanced’ stage. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Steve Smith is in discussions over a deal to play for Sussex in the runup to Australia’s attempt to win both the World Test Championship and a first Ashes series in England since 2001.

Smith is yet to play in the County Championship but has not found this a hindrance in the past, having made six of his 30 Test centuries in England and delivered a staggering 774 runs during the 2-2 series draw four years ago.

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