Since 2014, England have not lost a Test in Edgbaston
whereas, since 2001, Australia have not beaten England on this venue in any
formats. Even Australia's start was so shaky in the first innings that it
seemed England's domination at Birmingham would not be challenged.
But that man Steve Smith thought otherwise. His Herculian
knocks in both innings changed the scenario as on Day 5 England capitulated
miserably. The deck started to assist finger spin as Nathan Lyon ran riot while
Pat Cummins hit the deck better than first innings.
I was not expecting such a meek surrender from England, but
expected them to fight. Sadly, they don't have a Hercules in their side, who
would make a fragile batting order look good enough.
The jinx at Edgbaston has been broken and how impactful
Steve Smith's innings had been! He singlehandedly changed the Australian fate
in a venue, where they were struggling for almost 18 years. A great knock. An
impactful knock. Greatness in batsmanship might be taken to a new level.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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