Day Two Thursday Sep 05,2019
Steve Smith’s domination of England’s bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday Sep 05,2019 as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth test at Old Trafford.
The Steve Smith double century at Old Trafford that continued his brilliant Ashes campaign has generated wonder Down Under, with Australia media branding him a modern-day Don Bradman on Friday Sep 06,2019
The Depression-era Bradman's batting average of 99.94 invites no comparison but Smith's feats in England mark him out as the next most effective tormenter of the nation's bowlers.
Back at the crease after missing the third test through concussion, his 211 propelled him to 589 runs for the series at an average of 147.25, leaving England's Headingley saviour Ben Stokes (327 at 81.75) well behind in second place.
Steve Smith's three double centuries against England is second only to Bradman's record five, while his 11th Ashes ton moved him past Steve Waugh's 10 into outright third overall.
Only Bradman (19) and England's Jack Hobbs (12) have more Ashes hundreds
England lost opener Joe Denly for four, brilliantly caught by Matthew
Wade short leg after he fended off a rising delivery from Pat Cummins
to leave them struggling on 23-1 at the close.
Steve Smith’s domination of England’s bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday Sep 05,2019 as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth test at Old Trafford.
The Steve Smith double century at Old Trafford that continued his brilliant Ashes campaign has generated wonder Down Under, with Australia media branding him a modern-day Don Bradman on Friday Sep 06,2019
The Depression-era Bradman's batting average of 99.94 invites no comparison but Smith's feats in England mark him out as the next most effective tormenter of the nation's bowlers.
Back at the crease after missing the third test through concussion, his 211 propelled him to 589 runs for the series at an average of 147.25, leaving England's Headingley saviour Ben Stokes (327 at 81.75) well behind in second place.
Steve Smith's three double centuries against England is second only to Bradman's record five, while his 11th Ashes ton moved him past Steve Waugh's 10 into outright third overall.
Smith has now five centuries from his last
six tests against England and averages 65.37 in the Ashes, also second
only to Bradman among Australian cricketers.
His day two exploits pushed Australia to a mammoth 497 for eight declared, with England 23 for one at the close of day two on Thursday, and under huge pressure to keep the series alive.
Don Bradman's lofty record of 5,028 Ashes runs has remained the benchmark for 70 years and 30-year-old Smith (2,615) may struggle to mow it down, even if his formidable gifts and hunger remain undimmed for years.
His day two exploits pushed Australia to a mammoth 497 for eight declared, with England 23 for one at the close of day two on Thursday, and under huge pressure to keep the series alive.
Don Bradman's lofty record of 5,028 Ashes runs has remained the benchmark for 70 years and 30-year-old Smith (2,615) may struggle to mow it down, even if his formidable gifts and hunger remain undimmed for years.
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