Ashes 2023: “We Are Witnessing Greatness”- Steve Smith’s Magnificent Ton At Lord’s Leaves Nasser Hussain, Ricky Ponting Spellbound

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Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain and legendary Australia batsman Ricky Ponting were left in awe afterwards Steve Smith he crushed a ton against England at Lord’s in the second Test. Ricky Ponting pointed out that he was the best batting test match since Steve Smith.

Steve Smith continued his purple patch against the menacing bowling line-up of the England cricket team. Steve Smith’s approach was quite aggressive in the morning session of Day 2, as the early exits of Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc saw the batsman play fearlessly.

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Smith scored his 32nd Test tonne and was on a sublime touch and was seen taking calculated risks. The pitch was quite treacherous and the batsman frustrated the players by rotating the strike on a regular basis.

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Steve Smith silenced all critics after a forgettable first Test match against England. Australia’s two stalwarts, David Warner and Steve Smith, were back between races. Steve Smith was dismissed with 110 runs off 184 balls and hit 15 fours.

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One of the all-time greats: Nasser Hussain on Steve Smith

Nasser Hussain and Ricky Ponting were on the commentary box as star batsman Steve Smith crushed his 32nd Test match hundred. Ricky Ponting pointed out that Smith’s innings rhythm has been brilliant and he has kept the bad balls out of the way.

“32nd Test Match hundred for Steve Smith, his second at Lord’s, we are witnessing greatness right before our eyes. One of the all-time greats just takes a hundred off England.” said Nasser Hussein

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“Stunning, he looks absolutely calm since he walked to the rest area yesterday. His pace throughout this inning has been brilliant, positive from the start, he got off to a little early start, then went back into his bubble, put the bad balls away. . Test batting in his prime.” Ricky Ponting said.

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