England hero Monty Panesar fires back at Steve Smith in bizarre Ashes clash

England hero Monty Panesar fires back at Steve Smith in bizarre Ashes clash

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith tried to get a few laughs in his pre-Ashes press conference by firing back at ex-England spinner Monty Panesar - who has since had a pop back

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