After Steve Smith smashed a double century during 4th Test of Ashes 2019, Sachin Tendulkar applauded the Australian batsman with a tweet. Steve Smith, who scored a half-century on the first day of England vs Australia, 4th Test of Ashes 2019, accelerated his batting on the second day and smashed a double century. The right-handed batsman became the 2nd fastest player to reach 26 Test tons, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar on the list. Tendulkar was quick to heap praises for the 30-year-old batsman on Twitter. Australia Vs England, Live Cricket Score 4th Test Match. 

Mentioning that Smith possesses an organised mindset while playing, Master Blaster wrote on his official Twitter handle, “COMPLICATED TECHNIQUE but an ORGANIZED MINDSET is what sets @stevesmith49 apart. Incredible comeback!”. Have a look at the tweet below. Steve Smith Hits Third Century of Ashes 2019, Twitterati Hail Australian Batsman's Innings in England vs Australia Fourth Test.

 

Incredible Smith!

Tendulkar had taken 136 innings to reach his 26th Test century. Smith, who reached his 26th ton in just 121 innings, surpassed the former Indian cricketer in achieving the milestone. Former Australian legendary cricketer Don Bradman, who reached his 26th ton in his 69th Test innings, is the fastest cricketer to reach the landmark. In addition, Smith also reached his double century, smashing it for the third time in Tests, all against England. Smith also smashed twin centuries in the first Test, which Australia won by 251 runs. He was ruled out in the second innings of the second Test of Ashes 2019 due to injury and replaced by Marnus Labuschagne.

With the help of Smith's classic double hundred, Australia piled up 497 runs on the scoreboard with the loss of 8 wickets in the 4th Test at Old Trafford Cricket Stadium in Manchester. Australia declared their innings at 497-8. England lost their opener Joe Denly (4) cheaply in the first innings. At the stumps of Day 2, England finished at 23/1 while trailing by 474 runs.

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