Ashes 2023: Tom Moody Blasts Headingley Crowd For Booing Steve Smith In His 100th Test

Last Update on: July 6th, 2023 at 05:42 pm

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The ongoing third Test match between England and Australia at Headingley carries great significance as it marks the 100th Test match for ace batter Steve Smith. Steve Smith‘s achievement of playing 100 Tests is a testament to his illustrious career and contribution to Australian cricket.

The visitors had a successful start to the Ashes series, winning the first two matches. The last time Australia won a Test series in England was in 2001. The Pat Cummins-led team will be aiming to win the ongoing match and secure the series win with two matches still to be played.

Steve Smith, who is playing his 100th Test match, came to the crease during the 14th over of Australia’s first innings. They lost two early wickets for just 42 runs in 13 overs. Openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja scored 4 runs and 13 runs, respectively.

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It’s Just Showing Respect For One Another – Tom Moody

Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody expressed disappointment over the English crowd’s booing when Steve Smith came to the crease during his milestone match. Moody criticized the spectators’ reaction towards Smith, emphasizing the need for respect and sportsmanship in the game.

“Booing a player entering the field of play in their 100th test! #SpiritOfCricket,” Moody tweeted.

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Booing a player entering the field of play in their 100th test! 🤷🏼‍♂️#SpiritOfCricket
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 6, 2023

Watch: Crowd Reaction Towards Steve Smith

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ up 🇦🇺
A century of Test appearances for Steve Smith 💯 📸 pic.twitter.com/qG7br5UZ4V
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 6, 2023

Teams Of Australia And England For Third Test

Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow(w), Ben Stokes(c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad

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