Australian captain and batting maestro, Steve Smith, proved his worth once again in the longest format of the game as he scored his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. With this knock, he went past the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara in the list of batters with the most Test centuries. Smith now stands as the second-highest batter in the Fab Four group with the most centuries, behind only England's Joe Root. Despite starting off as a leg-spinner, Smith has reworked his game to establish himself as one of the best Test batters in the modern era.
Australian cricket legend Steve Smith has once again proven his dominance in the longest format of the game. In the recent Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith scored his 35th Test century, solidifying his position as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport.
Smith, who began his international career as a leg-spinner, has transformed himself into one of the most prolific batters in Test cricket. His rise to the top has been characterized by his exceptional technique, unwavering patience, and ability to score runs in all conditions.
On day two of the Galle Test, Smith played a masterful innings, scoring a sublime 145 runs off 245 balls. His knock included 16 fours and a six, and was instrumental in Australia's first-innings total of 364.
With this century, Smith surpassed the likes of Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar and former West Indies captain Brian Lara in the list of batters with the most Test centuries. He is now second only to England's Joe Root, who has scored 46 Test centuries.
Smith's 35th Test century has further cemented his status as one of the "Fab Four" batters of the modern era, alongside Root, Virat Kohli, and Kane Williamson. These four players have all dominated Test cricket in recent years, with their exceptional batting skills and leadership qualities.
Q: What is Steve Smith's highest Test score? A: 239 against England at Perth Stadium in 2019.
Q: How many double centuries has Steve Smith scored in Tests? A: 12
Q: What is Steve Smith's average in Test cricket? A: 59.78
Q: What is Steve Smith's first-class batting average? A: 61.12
Q: What is Steve Smith's current ICC Test ranking? A: 2nd
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