Smith century before storm hits Pakistan Test

Australia skipper Steve Smith scored his 17th Test century on Thursday before a storm stopped play on day four of the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

Smith cut Sohail Khan for three through the off-side to bring up his fourth Test hundred of the year and help build a 22-run lead over the tourists when tea was called.

He was unbeaten on 100 with Mitchell Starc not out seven in Australia’s 465 for six.