Sports interplay ahead of Australian Open: Steve Smith tries hand at tennis, Djokovic smashes 'six'

Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January 14 there was a sight to behold for sports lovers worldwide as Serbian tennis icon and defending champion Novak Djokovic and Australian star batter Steve Smith were seen trying their hands at each others sportsIn a video posted by the official handle of Australian Open Smith was seen playing tennis with Djokovic Smiths shot left Djokovic wondering following which he funnily bowed down to the cricketing greatGame respects gameAnd Novak is just like the rest of us when it comes to Smudgestevesmith49 bull DjokerNole bull AusOpen bull AO2024 pictwittercomioL8hjVSrFmdash AusOpen AustralianOpen January 11 2024Game respects game And Novak is just like the rest of us when it comes to Smudge stevesmith49 DjokerNole AusOpen AO2024 tweeted Australian OpenAlso ReadWhat is Khelo India Youth Games Know history and past winnersIn another clip Djokovic was seen playing cricket While he failed to time his shot well with the bat Djokovic made a switch to his tennis racquet and sent the ball flying into the stands of the tennis stadiumIs it too late to add him to the test squad From the sounds of it the selectors are open to trying things outDjokerNole bull AusOpen bull AO2024 pictwittercomVAJq2KFShrmdash AusOpen AustralianOpen January 11 2024Is it too late to add him to the test squad From the sounds of it the selectors are open to trying things out DjokerNole AusOpen AO2024 tweeted Australian OpenThe tournament will conclude on January 28 Djokovic will aim to capture his recordextending 11th title on Australian soil Also this will be his 25th Grand Slam title which will break the record of Australias Margaret Court who also has 24 major titles In the mens singles competition though Djokovic holds the most major titles with Rafael Nadal of Spain at number two with 22 titlesAlso ReadIN PHOTOS IND vs AFG 1st T20I Star performers for IndiaSmith on the other hand has been promoted as the new Test opener following David Warners retirement for Australia ahead of a Test series of two matches against the West Indies starting from January 17Smith is also an a great in his game like Djokovic In 105 Tests and 187 innings Smith has scored 9514 runs at an average of 5801 with 32 centuries and 40 fifties His best score is 239 He is considered one of the greatest Test batters of all timeSmith has scored 15949 runs in 325 international matches at an average of 4847 with 44 centuries and 77 fifties He has won two 50over World Cups one ICC T20 World Cup and ICC World Test Championship each as part of Australian teamThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever