Ashes 2019: Ricky Ponting hails Steve Smith as 'genius' after double ton at Old Trafford in fourth Test More News. Consistent Steve Smith was back at his usual job of leading charge of his side's resurgence in the penultimate day of the second Ashes Test versus England at Lord's on Saturday (August 17). There’s an inevitability about Smith. Smith got to his 9th successive fifty plus score in Ashes. Read more on First Cricket News by Firstpost. Men's Ashes. HIGHLIGHTS. Steve Smith had missed the 3rd Test with concussion after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer Smith joined Sunil Gavaskar as joint-2nd on the list of most runs scored in 4 Tests of a series The venues were Edgbaston, Lord's, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval. By Geoff Lemon in Birmingham. England are already on "Plan X" to Australia batsman Steve Smith on day three of the first Ashes Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan. Ashes 2019, England vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 2 at Manchester: Steve Smith double ton puts Australia in control. Read more on First Cricket News by Firstpost. 879. Smith masterclass, Cummins burst put Ashes within reach. Firstpost India vs Australia: Of pride, grit, and Test of human will . Last updated on 1 August 2019 1 August 2019. In 1989 Steve Waugh's scores went 177, 21 not out, 173 and 92. Steve Smith has top-scored in the Ashes 2019 with 671 runs He made an impressive comeback to the Test cricket following the ban Ex-Australia captain Mark Taylor feels Smith … Last updated on 4 August 2019 4 August 2019… From the … He offers you a caught and bowled chance on 65, you drop it. Ashes 2019 4th Test Day 1 Highlights – Steve Smith continued his amazing form in the Ashes series, making an impressive unbeaten 60 as Australia’s opener’s failed to make a good start again. Sep 5th, 2019. HIGHLIGHTS. Updated Sep 06, 2019 | 10:53 IST | Aratrick Mondal . Updated Aug 10, 2019 | 13:52 IST | Aratrick Mondal . Australia batsman Steve Smith continued his fine run of form in Ashes 2019, hitting his 3rd … Cricket. It doesn’t matter what you do, he’s going to score runs. Steve Smith's 211 helped Australia finish their innings with a massive total of 497 for the loss of eight wickets on Day 2 of Ashes 4th Test. By Stephan Shemilt BBC Sport at Old Trafford. Australia currently sits at 170 for 3 as the play of the day ended due to rain at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Australia were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2017–18. Steve Smith became the leading Test run-scorer in this calendar year as he brought up his third century of the ongoing Ashes series. Ashes 2019: 'Steve Smith deserves second chance' By Tom Fordyce Chief sports writer . F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email G J Tumblr L LinkedIn. Australia retained the Ashes in 2019 after drawing the series 2-2 in England. Steve Smith amassed 774 runs in the Ashes series at 110.57. Smith's quickfire 82 helped Australia's lead swell past 350. The Ashes. STEVE SMITH — 11 . Ashes 2019, England vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 2 at Manchester: Steve Smith double ton puts Australia in control FirstCricket Staff September 6th, 2019 0:41:15 IST Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary. From the section Cricket. England vs Australia Ashes 2019 4th Test Day 4: Steve Smith in action (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS. Australia's Mr. Steve Smith hit his 26th Test hundred on Thursday. Tanya Rudra Updated: September 05, 2019 10:17 PM IST Steve Smith was dismissed on 82 by Jack Leach. Smith has dominated the England attack in the 4th Ashes Test. The century is Smith's 25th in just 65 Tests and his sixth in his last 10 innings against England. Jofra Archer's raw pace, ability to bowl along a disciplined line and length and strength to deliver shorter deliveries almost nonchalantly makes him the biggest threat for Steve Smith. Ashes 2nd Test: Advantage Australia As Steve Smith, Pacers Shine On Day 4 Peter Siddle and Pat Cummins struck twice late on day four to put England on the backfoot in the second Test. 372. Ashes 2019, ENG Vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 1: Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith Put Australia On Top At Gloomy Old Trafford Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith … The numbers he is putting since his return to Test cricket following a year-long ban is mind-boggling. Ashes 2019, first Test score, Australia vs England, day three highlights, video: Steve Smith leads Edgbaston rescue. Stuart Broad has claimed Steve Smith’s unique mannerisms at the crease are a distraction for umpires. Smith is not the first batsman in modern Ashes history to seize control of a summer. If Smith is found to have concussion, then according to the rules, Australia will be able to bring a substitute into their side. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith's Australia return 'like Christmas morning every morning' By Stephan Shemilt BBC Sport at Edgbaston. Steve Smith is simply inhuman. Last updated on 4 August 2019 4 August 2019. By Nick Kelland. Australia is dominating the fourth Test and - after a run fest on day two - it has one man to thank; Steve Smith. Steve Smith … At a time when Steve Smith scoring hundreds has become a norm, there was a surprise in store for the cricket fraternity … Ashes 2019: 'Steve Smith and the wind steal England's momentum' By Tom Fordyce Chief sports writer . Cricket. Ashes 2019, England vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 2 at Manchester: Steve Smith double ton puts Australia in control. Smith has 11 Ashes hundreds and 3 in the ongoing series. Sep 5th, 2019. By Stephan Shemilt BBC Sport at Edgbaston. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith leaves England facing battle to save first Test. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith scored his 3rd hundred of the ongoing series on Thursday in Manchester (AP Photo) HIGHLIGHTS. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith frustrates England in Old Trafford Test. Last updated on 4 September 2019 4 September 2019… Last updated on 4 September 2019 4 September 2019. The Ashes: Steve Smith defies England bowlers, jeers from Edgbaston crowd, to save Australia in first Test . Here are some of the key highlights from the Ashes 2019 opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham: 1) Steve Smith returned to the longer format since the infamous ball-tampering scandal. From 3rd Ashes 200 to becoming top run-getter in 2019: All stats from Steve Smith's phenomenal 211 in 4th Test. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith's double ton at Old Trafford reveals he is more strength than skills More News. Ashes 2019: How Jofra Archer can dismiss Steve Smith at Lord's . From the section Cricket. The battle between Smith and Archer was at the heart of the 2019 Ashes series, with the young quick troubling the Australian superstar like no one had in recent times. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon star as Australia go 1-0 up Australia defeated England in the first Test of the Ashes series by 251 runs at Edgbaston on Monday, thanks to a six-wicket-haul by Nathan Lyon and two centuries by Steve Smith. Smith hit 3 hundreds, a double century and 3 fifties in the 4 Tests he played in the series. The 2019 Ashes series (officially the Specsavers Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons) was a series of Test cricket matches played between England and Australia for The Ashes in August and September 2019. Highlights. 211 and 82. about an hour ago. @ AFP. Steve Smith – the GOAT. While he was booed by the English fans on his arrival at the crease in the opening day, Smith was focused and unfazed by all the negativity. Ashes 2019: 'Peerless' Smith guides Australia to within reach of urn. 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