Steve Smith: The opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston is living up to the hype right from fascinating cricket to sledging. Steve Smith faced the wrath of the Birmingham crowds on the fourth day. Barmy Army reminded the Australian captain of the sandpaper controversy by signing in chorus “Cry on the Telly’. Ollie Robinson, who was batting sheepishly smiled at Barmy Army’s sledging towards Smith, while the Australia batter reacted by helplessly nodding away his head.
The right-hand batter shook the cricketing fraternity in a bombshell press conference when he accepted putting the team and family down by involving in the sandpaper saga in 2018 Test series against South Africa. Smith could not control his emotions and cried in a live press conference. It’s been five years since that ugly episode, but Barmy Army is in no mood to forget that and made sure Smith also does not forget it by continuing to taunt him.
ENG vs AUS 1st Test set for thrilling finish, Australia need 174, England need 7 wickets on Day 5
Steve Smith: Netizens react as Steve Smith gets sledged by Edgbaston crowds
Netizens were quick to take on the comment section and reacted to Edgbaston crowds sledging Smith. One of the users wrote, “They are single-handedly keeping Test cricket alive.” Another one commented by saying, “Exactly, they know how to enjoy or watch Test cricket.” Another one commented “Brutal”. Majority of the fans loved the electric atmosphere of the Edgbaston crowds.
Ashes 2023: Australia and England still in the hunt to win the opening Ashes Test
Speaking about the Ashes opener, all three results are possible heading into day five of the Test. Australia concluded day four on 107 for three. They still need 174 runs with seven wickets in hand. Usman Khawaja is batting on 34, with Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Alex Carey – the recognized batters yet to come.
The Edgbaston pitch has got better for batting, with runs coming thick and fast. However, spin might come into play on day five.
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