Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar took to twitter to laud the efforts of former Australia captain Steven Smith and off-spinner Nathan Lyon in helping script Australia’s win in the first Ashes test.
Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: “Well played Smith. What a way to make a comeback to Test cricket. Terrific bowling by @NathLyon421 . Congratulations to Australia for winning the first Test match. #Ashes”
Well played Smith. What a way to make a comeback to Test cricket.
Terrific bowling by @NathLyon421.
Congratulations to Australia for winning the first Test match.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/qH0aMLvQAN— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 5, 2019
Steven Smith was earlier recognised by different fractions of cricket fraternity for his brilliant knocks in both innings of the game, helping Australia come back strongly in the game.
The Best Test Match Batsman I have seen … That’s during my time playing & watching the game is @stevesmith49 … This guy is a genius … !! #OnOn #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 4, 2019
Fantastic to see the resolve and grit with which Steve Smith has played. His 100 in Pune on a very difficult wicket in 2017 was a masterclass and if Australia go on to this win this test match, these twin centuries will be right up there with the very best #Ashes19
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 4, 2019
Steve Smith. Two innings, two tons, too good! https://t.co/PqkLkcm0qQ
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) August 4, 2019
In just 3 days time boos have transformed into a standing ovation. That's what geniuses like Steve Smith can do. Magnificent knock #Ashes19
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) August 4, 2019
What a 100 for Steve Smith. Under difficult conditions, arguably one of the best batsman in Test Cricket. #Ashes
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 1, 2019
Man of the Match Steve Smith scored a 100 in both innings of the game, getting 144 and 142 in 1st and 2nd innings respectively, helping Australia post a big total. He was well supported by Travis Head, Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon in the first innings, while Wade also struck a 100 in the 2nd innings to assist Smith in setting up a big target for England.
It was then over to Nathan Lyon to wrap-up the game for the visitors, and the offie didn’t disappoint, claiming 6 wickets in the last innings to help script Australia’s win in the first Ashes test.
England would now need to bounce back strongly to be in the race to triumph and lift the Ashes.
