Ricky Ponting Declares Steve Smith as Second-Greatest Player in Australian Cricket History
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has made a bold proclamation, dubbing Steve Smith the second-greatest player in the nation’s cricketing history, just behind the legendary Don Bradman. Smith is set to play his 100th Test match, and will be hoping for success in the upcoming third Ashes Test against England in Leeds.
Steve Smith Reaches Significant Milestone
This momentous occasion will make Smith the 14th Australian cricketer to reach a century of Test appearances. His record is remarkable, having amassed 9113 runs in 99 Tests, with an average of 59.56 and a strike rate of 53.78. In addition, he has scored 32 centuries, four of them double hundreds, as well as 37 half-centuries.
Ricky Ponting’s High Praise for Steve Smith
In an interview with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail, Ricky Ponting gave high praise to Steve Smith, positioning him as the second-greatest batsman in Australian cricket history. When asked about Smith’s impending 100th Test match, Ponting expressed his admiration for the cricketer’s stellar performance.
Conclusion
Ricky Ponting’s endorsement of Steve Smith’s immense talent and skill is a testament to the cricketer’s remarkable achievements. Smith is set to reach a significant milestone in his career, and will be hoping for success in the upcoming Ashes Test against England.