Steve Smith led Australia to victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane against Joe Root-led England. Deep silly point? His fist slammed into his chest. Australia’s last three wickets had added 119, but just as importantly, they had added an extra 50 overs to England’s mental and physical burden. The 2017–18 Ashes series (named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons) was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for The Ashes. [23], The series was broadcast on television in Australia by the Nine Network. Captain Steve Smith has become the second Australian player struck down with a stomach bug during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. AFP. Nathan Lyon (not pictured) runs out James Vince for 83. [41] As part of a five-year deal with Cricket Australia that commenced in 2016, BT Sport provided television coverage of the series in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sat, 16 December 2017 1:00PM. Ashes 2017: Steve Smith century puts Australia in the driving seat as England lose early wickets late on. Steve Smith amassed a staggering 1305 runs at an extraordinary average of 81.56 studded with six centuries in 2017 Steven Smith becomes joint second-fastest to reach 6,000 Test runs; equals Gary Sobers, way ahead of Virat Kohli, Joe Root Now, though, as the noise of the home crowd swirled like a roaring gale, it was unmistakable. To win an Ashes series you need 100 wickets, and Smith was damned if he was going to be one of them. Steve Smith’s incredible feats know no bounds. 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Despite some well analysed plans against Smith, the Australian skipper went on to slam a 141, the 21st Test century of his career. England have to … The Ashes 2017-18: Steve Smith to focus on runs, declaring his bowling days are behind him. Smith triumphed again at the WACA. Well, not for Cook, as it turned out. James Vince leaves the Gabba pitch to applause after being run out for a hard-fought 83 on day one. There was that time Jake Ball rattled him on the glove and the ball dropped just safe. But with only a few alarms, Stoneman and Root held firm: a quietly crucial period, even if there was nothing quiet about it. A look at some of the numbers behind Steven Smith's Test career that make him one of the all-time greats Woakes tried to bounce him. [19] A decision on the venue was made in May 2017,[20] with the WACA Ground confirmed as the venue, as the new stadium would not be ready in time. The first century of this series may yet define it. It had threatened to do so several times over the previous days; but every time, it had come back together again like a peloton. To reach that stage, England will need to bat with guts and skill on a pitch that appears to be quickening. The new ball loomed large as day three began, presenting Root with an immediate problem. Short square cover? Australia won the series 4–0, regaining The Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Ashes 2017: Smith Ends With Second-highest Run Tally in an Ashes Series; Only Behind Bradman With every passing Test that Steven Smith plays, he either breaks a record, or creates a new one. England haven’t won at the Gabba for 31 years. England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2015. Ashes 2017/18: Steve Smith burns team's reviews, as bowling coach laments follow-on call By Chris Barrett Updated December 6, 2017 — 12.40am first published December 5, 2017 — 5.52pm The Ashes: Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh demolish England's hopes with huge centuries. Australia’s captain strode from the field with 141 runs by his name, his innings curtailed only by an absence of partners. The harder England strove to extract him, the deeper he dug in. Ashes 2017: Steve Smith dismisses Michael Atherton's call for umpires to better protect England's tail. The 2017–18 Ashes series (named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for The Ashes. James Vince edged to second slip, Root was thwacked in the helmet by Starc before he had scored a run, and with another 40 minutes in the day, a disastrous capitulation threatened. The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018. They have not played badly, and yet they know now, if they didn’t already, just what a monumental effort it will require to emerge unscathed. Mitchell Starc, having got off the mark with an astonishing straight six off Broad, offered a simple return catch two balls later. Magellan Ashes 2017-18. Here, he offered fight: masterfully interpreting the conditions, denying himself the drive, bolting himself to the crease for eight and a half hours. We were clutching at straws here. Alastair Cook made just two runs before being caught in the slips. Credit: Getty Images. [10] George Garton was added to England's squad as cover for Jake Ball during pre-Test tour matches,[11] but returned to the England Lions when Ball recovered in time for the first Test. The ball sailed through the open gap and disappeared into irrelevance. To discover why, you would point to the defiance of the Australian tail, the razor-sharp edge of Josh Hazlewood, and mostly the brilliance of Steve Smith. [17] England's Chris Woakes was ruled out of the fifth Test due to injury.[18]. He pumped his arms like a man rowing to freedom. Read our full mailing list consent terms here. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Ashes 2017/18: Steve Smith burns team's reviews, as bowling coach laments follow-on call By Chris Barrett Updated December 6, 2017 — 12.40am first published December 5, 2017 — 5.52pm “Come on, lads, sixty behind here, sixty behind,” Bairstow shouted. Smith garnered praise from opponent captain Joe Root for leading the team from the front, and in Root's opinion Smith was the difference between the two teams during 2017–18 Ashes series. Due to rain and bad light, 9.3 overs were lost on day 1. The West Australian. [6] The following month, he was withdrawn from the Ashes squad, pending an investigation, with Steven Finn added to England's squad. Finally, as the shadows began to lengthen over the Gabba outfield, the first Ashes Test broke. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The Ashes: Steve Smith shows his emotion after leading Australia to series win over England in WACA Test. Two modern-day greats - Steve Smith & Joe Root. Australian skipper Steve Smith was all smiles after his side completed a dominating 4-0 win over the English side in the Ashes 2017-18. [14], Australia's Mitchell Starc and England's Craig Overton were both ruled out of the fourth Test, with heel and rib injuries respectively. [190] [191] Smith was the highest run scorer in the series, scoring 687 runs at an average of 137.40, including three centuries and two fifties. [9] James Anderson was named as England's vice-captain for the Test series in Stokes' absence. The toss was delayed by 130 minutes due to rain. Australia skipper Smith almost single-handedly rescued his side from the depths of 76-4 in the first Ashes Test. Smith lifted his helmet to reveal a brow red with sweat. Australian skipper Steve Smith was all smiles after his side completed a dominating 4-0 win over the English side in the Ashes 2017-18. Updated December 18, 2017 22:27:24 Video: Steve Smith… This summer is Steve Smith… Ashes 2017-18: Our Greatest Test Australia captain Steve Smith and England bowler Stuart Broad face off in a new television commercial for next summer's hotly anticipated Ashes battle. The Ashes 2017-18: Why Steve Smith really is the best since Don Bradman. They won a hundred tiny victories, only to discover that they added up to no victory at all. Australia’s skipper Steve Smith entered the record books right after he knocked his 21st Test hundred during the first Ashes 2017 Test match against England on November 25. Smith began with his slowest hundred in Brisbane – a precursor to his 144 in this ongoing duel – in an adverse situation. Smith has led Australia in 26 Tests, including the past 23 since permanently replacing Michael Clarke after the Ashes defeat in England in 2015. Two of the world's best batsmen will be in opposition when Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root both lead their countries for the first time in an Ashes Test at Brisbane tomorrow. Compounding England’s worries is a potential injury to James Anderson, who stalked grumpily off the field holding his side half an hour into the afternoon session, and was on and off for the rest of the day. Sat, 16 December 2017 1:00PM. Broad and Anderson were breathing fire, the Gabba was offering lateral movement and Smith … With the opening Test of the 2017-18 Ashes at The Gabba in Brisbane turning out to be close contest, Steve Smith has slammed England‘s fielding tactics as he termed them as ‘defensive’. Forward square leg? Ashes (2017-18): 687 runs at 137.40 in 7 innings, 137.40; three hundreds, two fifties. But still, Smith raged: Australia’s lighthouse, its rock against the crashing waves. Steve Smith was man of the match, but David Warner went out of his way to highlight Lyon’s contribution. It was the fourth over of the innings; Starc’s bouncer was perfect; Cook’s swat off his top lip uncontrolled; Starc’s tumbling catch at long leg, exquisite. It is also an ability to take his mind and his body to places other batsmen cannot. This was the slowest of Smith’s 21 Test centuries, and yet few will have given him more satisfaction. Complete details of The Ashes 2017/18, with fixtures and schedules for all the matches, for the The Ashes. ... Ashes 2017: Australia look slightly stronger than England - … Start your Independent Premium subscription today. the ashes; World reacts to Steve Smith’s latest act of brilliance. Australia need to be lauded for their hunger in this dead-rubber Test despite already sealing the series 3-0. The five venues were the Gabba, Adelaide Oval, the WACA Ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground. Mark Stoneman (left) and James Vince (right) fought back for England to steady the ship. Coronation over, Smith freed his arms, hooking Ball for four to put Australia into the lead. Root tried everything: six men on the leg-side, no slip, field placings so idiomatic they are yet to be named. Due to rain, 9 overs were lost on day 1 and 18.5 overs lost on day 2. [4] Before the first Test, Glenn Maxwell was added to Australia's squad as cover for David Warner, who injured his neck at training. England heaved and heaved. Smith surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the third fastest batsman in the world to gets 21st Test ton. The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018. That soon became fifty when Cummins struck Moeen Ali for a humongous six over mid-wicket. Read more. Mitchell Starc celebrates dismissing Alastair Cook early on day one. He has averaged 82 in 2014, 74 in 2015, 72 in 2016 and 65 in 2017; with power to add. England won the toss and elected to field. For Alastair Cook and Mark Stoneman, a long 20 overs lay ahead. Australia were 209-7, 93 behind, and in danger of conceding their first-innings lead at Brisbane for 14 years. Ashes 2017-18, 1st Test: Steve Smith Hits Ton as England Crack in Battle The Australian skipper played one of his greatest Test knocks with an unbeaten 141, forged over eight and a … [22] On 12 December 2016, it was confirmed that Adelaide Oval would host the first day/night Ashes Test. Root gambled, and was rewarded five overs into the day when Shaun Marsh lobbed a Broad leg-cutter straight to Anderson at mid-off. After eight sessions of tense and even cricket, the ninth swung the game Australia’s way. [7] However, Finn himself was then ruled out of the tour, injuring his knee prior to the first warm-up game. Thu, 28 December 2017 9:05AM. And as he raised his arms in triumph, you struggled to remember a moment of even moderate discomfort. The WACA Ground was expected to host its final Test during the series, prior to the opening of the new Optus Stadium. 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It all started with Pat Cummins, who grew as the game progressed and impressed with figures of 4/80. Steve Smith completed a brilliant century and Josh Hazlewood took two crucial wickets as Australia dominated proceedings against England on Day 3 of the first Ashes 2017-18 Test in Brisbane By Luke Pentony at the WACA. ALSO READ: ‘Fab Two’: Ashes 2017-18 – Steve Smith does what Virat Kohli is found doing often. Joe Barton The West Australian. He stated that he was completely exhausted after the one-day series, Smith went on to add that the time-off has helped him regain his mental strength and he is ready for the forthcoming challenge – tour to South Africa. England 302 & 33-2, Australia 328: A captain's innings finally swings the first Test in Australia's favour as Alastair Cook and James Vince fall to leave England fighting to stay in the match, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Alan Wilkins brings you where they stand in comparison to each other. [8] Tom Curran was called up to replace him. Ashes 2017: England Dismiss Steve Smith As Australia Dig In Under Lights Root became the first England captain since Bob Willis in 1982 to bowl after winning the toss in Adelaide. ... the previous ones being scored at Lord’s in 2015 and Perth in 2017. In so doing, he demonstrated that his greatness consists of more than a good eye, a quirky technique and natural timing. Somebody thought they saw him scratching himself at one point: a moral victory of sorts. Root stationed himself under the helmet at leg gully, changing the field virtually every ball. Updated December 17, 2017 10:53:33 Pat Cummins took the wickets of Mark Stoneman and Joe Root either side of tea, Mitchell Starc starts the day with a ferocious spell, James Anderson removes Peter Handscomb early as Australia's reply stuttered, Jake Ball took the crucial wicket of David Warner, But Australia battled back into proceedings on the shoulders of their captain, Steve Smith passed fifty as Australia dug in and clawed their way back, Stuart Broad claimed a brilliant catch and bowled to dismiss Mitchell Starc, England have a big fitness concern over James Anderson, Steve Smith's battling innings gave Australia the advantage on day three, Steve Smith celebrates reaching his century, Steve Smith's 141 not-out has given Australia the advantage in the first Test of the Ashes series, Stev Smith leaves the field after his magnificent 141 not-out gave Australia a lead of 26 runs, Australia made the most of a quickening Gabba pitch, Josh Hazlewood celebrates the dismissal of Alastair Cook, Joe Root is hit on the helmet by a Mitchell Starc bouncer, Nathan Lyon celebrates after having Mark Stoneman caught, Joe Root celebrates passing his half-century in the second innings, Josh Hazlewood successfully appeals for LBW against Joe Root, Joe Root trudges off the Gabba pitch after being dismissed LBW by Josh Hazlewood, Moeen Ali is stumped by Tim Paine off Nathan Lyon's bowling, Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of Jonny Bairstow, Jonny Bairstow leaves the field after being dismissed by Mitchell Starc, David Warner salutes his teammates after passing 50 in the second innings, Cameron Bancroft scored his maiden Test 50 as he shared a partnership of 114 with David Warner, Cameron Bancroft and David Warner celebrate hitting Australia to victory, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft hit the 56 runs required on Monday morning to seal First Test victory, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Smith puts Australia in driving seat as England lose early wickets. Ashes 2017: Smith Ends With Second-highest Run Tally in an Ashes Series; Only Behind Bradman With every passing Test that Steven Smith plays, he either breaks a record, or creates a new one. Complete details of The Ashes 2017/18, with fixtures and schedules for all the matches, for the The Ashes. “A lot of credit has to go to Nathan Lyon,” Warner told Channel Nine. Australia celebrate after Nathan Lyon's dismissal of James Vince. Matches in white background were played in England, yellow – in Australia. Australia captain Steve Smith has acknowledged that the exhausting Ashes series took a toll on his body and he needed a desperate break after that. History offers mixed messages: no team has ever chased more than 236 to win here, yet only last year Pakistan were set 490 and got agonisingly close. Written by Vedant Jain | Updated: November 27, 2017 6:34:08 pm Steve Smith (L) and Joe Root two of the top batsmen in Test cricket. The Ashes: Steve Smith shows his emotion after leading Australia to series win over England in WACA Test By Luke Pentony at the WACA Posted 18 Dec December 2017 , updated 18 Dec December 2017 This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 12:25. It was Bodyline for the millennial generation, with one important exception: it didn’t work. To save Anderson and Stuart Broad until it arrived in another 18 overs, or bowl them immediately to try and grab an early wicket? Two of the world's best batsmen will be in opposition when Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root both lead their countries for the first time in an Ashes Test at Brisbane tomorrow. Tim Paine returned to the team after a seven-year absence, ahead of Matthew Wade and Peter Nevill. Australia won the series 4–0, regaining The Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test. [12], Australia delayed naming its squad for the first two Tests until 17 November 2017, selecting Cameron Bancroft to replace Matthew Renshaw. He had spent almost an hour in the 90s. The Ashes 2017-18: Why Steve Smith really is the best since Don Bradman. Eventually, Broad served up a slower ball and Smith did what he had essentially refused to do for the past seven hours: drive. Read full article. Don’t mistake an untroubled innings for an easy one. With the opening Test of the 2017-18 Ashes at The Gabba in … After Smith’s star turn, Australia took two quick England wickets to put them firmly in the driving seat. With the opening Test of the 2017-18 Ashes at … Credit: Getty Images. Maybe he played and missed a couple of times. The Ashes 2017-18: Steve Smith batted brilliantly for his highest-ever Test score… but England gave him the easiest of rides. Nobody said it was going to be easy. Smith triumphed again at the WACA. 8 January 2018, 5:41 am "Each of our bowlers have over 20 wickets which showed that the guys have bowled together as a group, bowled in partnerships," said Smith. England tried to bounce him out and bore him out, spin him out and sledge him out, tempt him and tantalise him, plans upon plans upon plans. Steve Smith (in focus) went on to slam a healthy 141, while it was also his 21st Test century Getty Images. Rain prevented play during the first session of day 5. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have subjected England's lower-order to … Steve Smith completed a brilliant century and Josh Hazlewood took two crucial wickets as Australia dominated proceedings against England on Day 3 of the first Ashes 2017-18 Test in Brisbane ... get Steve Smith out or lose the Ashes | Adam Collins. [15][16] Maxwell was replaced by Ashton Agar for the fifth Test. At his very finest vintage, when things are going smoothly, Smith can take flight. But on a pitch that still stubbornly refuses to misbehave, it was like trying to push over a house with your bare hands. Steve Smith century frustrates England as Australia save fourth Ashes Test Read more Smith’s dismay did not completely overshadow another day of … His blonde hair was pinned back with a headband. [21], In December 2016, Cricket Australia (CA) were looking at hosting the first day/night Ashes match, with Adelaide being the likely venue. Stats that underline Smith's greatness. Steve Smith (in focus) went on to slam a healthy 141, while it was also his 21st Test century Getty Images. England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2015. Ashes 2017-18: Our Greatest Test Australia captain Steve Smith and England bowler Stuart Broad face off in a new television commercial for next summer's hotly anticipated Ashes battle. Struck down with a marvellous one-handed catch to dismiss Tim Paine the fifth Test s Test! 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