Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Ricky Ponting’s record, now only Don Bradman is left behind
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Smith now just behind Ponting
Steve Smith has now become the second batsman to score the most Test centuries for Australia. In this case, Smith is only behind Ricky Ponting. Ponting has scored a total of 41 centuries in Tests for Australia.
Smith’s 32nd century in Test
In the second match against England, Steve Smith holds the record of scoring the fastest 32nd century in Test cricket. Smith has done this feat in his 174th innings. Before Smith, the record of scoring the fastest 32 centuries in Test cricket was in the name of Ricky Ponting.
Smith equals Hobbs in Ashes
Not only this, Steve Smith has now become the second batsman to score the most Test centuries in the Ashes. Smith has equaled Jack Hobbs’ 12 centuries. The former Australia captain is now only behind Don Bradman who has scored 19 centuries in Ashes matches.
Smith’s 8th century in England
In Test cricket, Steve Smith has made another big record against England. Smith has also become the second batsman to score the most centuries in England against England. This was his 8th Test century in England. In this case, he is only behind Don Bradman who has scored 11 Test centuries in England.
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