Ashes 2021 LIVE: Steve Smith joins James Anderson’s bunnies list- Australia vice-captain Steve Smith once again fell prey to England Test veteran James Anderson in the first innings of the 3rd Test. He was completely outfoxed by a ball coming towards him but Smith got beaten with the line of the ball. Follow Ashes 2021 live updates on InsideSport.IN
The video replay showed Smith in tatters against a brilliant delivery from Anderson. The development means Steve Smith was out to England pacer for a record 8th time in Test cricket.
Ashes 2021 LIVE: After Virat Kohli, now Steve Smith joins James Anderson’s bunnies list in Test cricket- Watch video
“James Anderson gets the big, big wicket of Steve Smith – England are asking questions on day two!” Cricket Australia wrote while sharing the spectacular video.
James Anderson gets the big, big wicket of Steve Smith – England are asking questions on day two! #Ashes pic.twitter.com/J1jRZDWkEQ
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2021
- Smith vs Anderson– 385 runs and 8 dismissals
- Kohli vs Anderson– 297 runs and 7 dismissals
- Both the batsmen lost their wickets twice to Anderson in 2021*
- James Anderson is the third-highest wicket-taker after Muralitharan & Warne & he is the highest wicket-taker among pacers.
- His success against World Class batters Steve Smith & Virat Kohli is the highlight of his Test career.
James Anderson ended the stay of Smith (16) at the crease. He ensured England fightback against Australia in the opening session of Day 2 in the Ashes Boxing Day Test at MCG, Melbourne. The veteran remains crucial for England’s chances with Ashes on the line. The visitors already trail 0-2 in the five-match series. Joe Root & Co need to wrap up Australia with a small lead if they want to fight back in the second innings. If Australia wins the Test match, they will retain Ashes.
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