2023-06-28 15:46:20
Lords: Australian star batsman Steven Smith once once more confirmed the title of ‘goat’ in contemporary Test cricket. Smith completed 9000 runs in Test career. Smith’s historic achievement came during the second Test once morest England at Lord’s in the Ashes series. Smith is only the fourth Aussie batsman to reach the 9000-run club.
Steve Smith also became the second fastest player to reach 9000 runs club in terms of innings in Test cricket. Smith completed the milestone in his 174th innings, while only Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, who completed 9000 runs in 172 innings, is ahead of him. Smith left behind Indian great Rahul Dravid, who reached the club of nine thousand in 176 innings, West Indies legend Brian Lara, who needed 177 innings each, and Aussie legend Ricky Ponting. Smith reached the elite list with a batting average close to 60. Smith is playing the 99th Test of his career at Lord’s. Smith has already scored 31 centuries in the biggest format of cricket.
The Aussies, who lost the toss and had to bat first in the Lord’s cricket Test, are safe in the third session as the first day progresses. The Aussies score is close to 200 with the loss of three wickets. The visitors lost the wickets of last Test hero Usman Khawaja (17 off 70 balls), David Warner (66 off 88 balls) and Marnes Labuchane (47 off 93 balls). With the score at 198-3 in 55 overs, Steve Smith (43*) and Travis Head (0*) are at the crease.
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Last Updated Jun 28, 2023, 9:20 PM IST
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