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Only Don Bradman is above Steve Smith as he scored 600-plus runs in a series for six times in his Test career. (Photo: AP)

Steve Smith scores 600 runs for teh third time in Ashes

Smith achieved the feat with the 11th run in the second innings on the day four of the fourth Test.

08 Sep 2019 2:13 PM

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Australia’s Steve Smith and stated that there’s something within the 30-year-old and that thing makes him quite unique from others in the longest format of the game, after Smith slammed a double hundred which put Australia on top of the game in the current fourth Ashes Test. (Photo:AFP)

Sachin Tendulkar compliments Steve Smith, says this after he scores 211 in 4th Ashes Test

With the recent knock of 211, the southpaw forced the maestro to go all praise for the Australian cricketer.

06 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

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. (Photo: AFP)

Australia hail Steve Smith as Bradman incarnate

Smith’s three double centuries against England is second only to Bradman’s record five.

06 Sep 2019 4:52 PM

Australian batsman Steve Smith returned to action and took control of the fourth Ashes Test match by scoring a double ton, which put Australia in a strong position against the hosts, England. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith breaks multiple records in 4th Ashes Test

En route to his 200, the southpaw also broke multiple records.

06 Sep 2019 3:51 PM

It is inevitable to draw comparisons between Kohli and Smith on the basis of their dominance in the modern game era. (Photo: BCCI)

Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: Shane Warne chooses 'best batsman in the world'

Warne feels that the Indian skipper has the attitude needed to go out and succeed against the best bowlers in the game.

06 Sep 2019 2:11 PM

Steve Smith’s 211 ensured Australia went past 450 to post a daunting first innings total of 497/8. (Photo:AP)

Watch: Steve Smith hit a beach ball for boundary

En route to Steve Smith's 200, the southpaw also broke multiple records.

06 Sep 2019 1:51 PM

The world number one Test batsman Steve Smith cannot stop scoring runs and in the latest, he scored a double century against England on the second day of the fourth Test in the ongoing Ashes. (Photo: Sachin Tendulkar/Twitter)

Netizens laud Steve Smith after his double ton against England

As soon as Smith reached the milestone, many cricket stars took to Twitter to congratulate the player.

06 Sep 2019 11:57 AM

Steve Smith on Thursday became the second Australian after Allan Border to score 500 and more runs in the consecutive Ashes series in England. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith second Australian cricketer to hit 500 runs in successive Ashes matches

The 30-year-old reached this milestone after he added 122 runs in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test.

06 Sep 2019 9:59 AM

Australia’s Ashes run machine Steve Smith said England’s short-pitched bowling played into his hands after his superb innings of 211 put the tourists in firm command of the fourth test on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

England bouncers played into my hands, says run-machine Steve Smith

Australia declared on 497 for eight and removed England opener Joe Denly as Joe Root’s side ended the second day 474 runs behind.

06 Sep 2019 9:35 AM

Steve Smith’s domination of England’s bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth test at Old Trafford. (Photo:AP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith's double ton steers Australia to a commanding position

England lost opener Joe Denly for four, after he fended off a rising delivery from Pat Cummins to leave them struggling on 23-1.

06 Sep 2019 9:01 AM

Australia's Steve Smith on Thursday became the second batsman to score most centuries against England and surpassed the record of Garry Sobers and Steve Waugh in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Steve Smith second batsman to score most centuries against England

Smith amassed his eleventh century against England as he played an unbeaten knock of 101 runs before the lunch was called on day two.

06 Sep 2019 8:49 AM

Steve Smith suffered a delayed concussion after being hit on the neck and was later ruled out of the third match, which England won. Marnus Labuschagne, who replaced Smith as test cricket’s first concussion substitution, was struck on the protective face grill of his helmet on his second ball. (Photo:AFP)

Reasons why ICC was right in introducting anti-concussion guards and substitutes

Following Phil Hughes tragic incident in 2014, the ICC has asked all international cricketing nations to adopt the same Helmet standard.

05 Sep 2019 6:58 PM

After a nervy start, Steve Smith found his comfort zone in more suitable conditions then Wednesday’s gusty winds and rain. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Ashes: Phenomenal Smith hits his third ton of the Ashes series

Smith was fortunate to survive the second over of the day when Jofra Archer dropped a caught and bowled chance.

05 Sep 2019 6:42 PM

Steve Smith joined Labuschagne in the middle and built a partnership of 116 runs for the third wicket. (Photo: AP)

4th Ashes Test: Australia scores 170/3 on rainy day, Smith and Labuschagne score

Australia won the toss and opted to bat and suffered an early blow in the very first over.

05 Sep 2019 10:36 AM

The latest ICC rankings were released on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Smith overtakes Virat Kohli, reaches number 1 spot in ICC rankings

Kohli is yet to score a century in Tests this year and he managed to score just 136 runs in the two-match series against WI.

03 Sep 2019 3:26 PM

Selectors ran out of patience with Usman Khawaja after the left-hander averaged 20.33 in six innings in the series while squandering a number of promising starts. Steve Smith replaces him. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Australia recall Steve Smith, bench Usman Khawaja for 4th Ashes Test

Smith’s return is a timely boost for Australia, who need only win one of the final two matches to retain the Ashes.

03 Sep 2019 12:00 PM

Rahkeem Cornwall, the world’s heaviest cricketer, who weighs 140 kgs, made his debut against India during the second Test at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo: Twitter)

Rahkeem Cornwall imitates Steve Smith's way of leaving ball; watch video

Cornwall came in as a replacement for injured Miguel Cummins.

02 Sep 2019 6:06 PM

Steve Smith continued his buildup for the fourth Ashes test by heading straight to the practice nets. (Photo: AP)

Steve Smith goes straight to the nets from the pitch ahead of Ashes return

Smith missed Australia’s one-wicket loss to England in the third test at Leeds after he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

01 Sep 2019 9:00 PM

The series is tied 1-1 with the fourth game starting at Old Trafford on Sept. 4 before the final test begins on Sept. 12 at The Oval in London. (Photo: File)

Steve Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Smith’s return to the crease coincided with news that England lost opening bowler James Anderson for the rest of the series.

31 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

Steve Smith was back playing in his first match since being concussed by England fast bowler Jofra Archer as Australia faced Derbyshire on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith back in action for Australia

Smith is set to make his Test comeback in next week's fourth Ashes match at Old Trafford.

29 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

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