During the second Test of the Ashes series against England at Lord’s Stadium in London, Australian batsman Steve Smith accomplished a significant milestone by surpassing 9,000 Test runs. In doing so, he became the second-fastest player to achieve this feat, achieving it in his 174th innings. The only player ahead of him is the esteemed Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara, who accomplished it in 172 innings. It is worth noting that Smith holds the distinction of reaching this milestone in the fewest number of matches, achieving it in just 99 matches.
With a batting average of 56.61, Steve Smith has registered an impressive tally of 37 half-centuries and 31 centuries. In the ongoing match, the 34-year-old remains unbeaten at 38 runs off 70 deliveries. Australia, having been asked to bat first, has established a dominant position, posting a formidable score of 190 for the loss of only two wickets at Tea on Day 1.
In a remarkable turn of events, Australia achieved an unexpected victory in the first Test against England at Edgbaston. Captain Pat Cummins played a pivotal role, displaying his batting prowess by scoring an unbeaten 44 runs off 73 deliveries on the final day. His resilient innings guided the Australian team to a thrilling two-wicket triumph over their English counterparts.
In the meantime, the team led by Ben Stokes made one change to their playing XI. Joshua Tongue, stepping in for the injured Moeen Ali, marked his debut in the Ashes series. Australia, in their team lineup, opted for one change as Mitchell Starc took the place of Scott Boland in the Playing XI.
Disappointed not having Woody: Ben Stokes
“Boland has been good for us, unfortunately, he is going to miss out this week. We are selective with our history,” Australian captain Pat Cummins said at the toss. “Disappointed not having Woody, but Tongue is a like-for-like replacement,” Ben Stokes said at the toss.
Here is how fans reacted to Steve Smith completing 9000 Test runs
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— Megha Singh (@Megha_028) June 28, 2023
Meanwhile virat looking to charge 9000 crores for one insta post. Priorities.
He needs to wake up and get back to his best if India has to remain a force on the field.
— MG (@ManeeshGiri_) June 28, 2023
HE IS ALL TIME BEST TEST BATSMAN ?
— Parveen Choudhary (@ParveenCho86733) June 28, 2023
King Steve smith ?
— Ahmed khan (@Bollykingkhan) June 28, 2023
smith be like – kon kohli ? aus m apan ki bhagwan h .
— RahulK09 (@ch_rahul09) June 28, 2023
But but kohli >> test player than smith daw.
— Parthiban (@Parthi2078119) June 28, 2023
warra banless career zimth
— Rohan?? (@ULTRASAVAGER) June 28, 2023
Fastest in terms of matches
— Raj (@beeingsk) June 28, 2023
Better than all fab 4 players tbh
— You suck (@vijay_m8n) June 28, 2023
Modern great.
— Naveen (@_naveenish) June 28, 2023
