Steve Smith rubs noses with Dalai Lama ahead of fourth Test

Australia will take on India in Dharamsala in the fourth Test match and the series is locked 1-1

Smith was happy meeting the apostle of peace as not everyone gets to meet the global leader. (Photo: AP)

After rubbing noses with the Dalai Lama at his temple in McLeod Ganj, the skipper sought advice on how to rest his mind when in the throes of a battle. (Photo: AP)

The Steve Smith-led Australian cricket team on Friday sought the blessings of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at his McLeod Ganj monastery. (Photo: AP)

The Australian team proved to be lucky that they got to meet the spiritual leader as the touring England team in 2013 visited the monastery but could not meet him. (Photo: AP)

Smith has been involved in a series of battles on and off field as he leads Australia, scoring two centuries and being the highest run-getter so far with 371 at an average of 74.20. (Photo: AP

The Australia captain himself revealed that he had asked the noble laureate about how to get a peaceful sleep during a high-pressure Test match. (Photo: AP)