AUS vs ENG: 'Steve Smith Is Second-best Since Don Bradman'- Nasser Hussain's Colossal Remark On Aussie Batter

Last Update on: July 6th, 2023 at 04:10 pm

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised Steve Smith as Australia’s second-best player to play 100 Tests after Sir Donald Bradman. This honor recognizes Smith’s remarkable cricketing ability and versatility in a variety of conditions.

Smith’s ability to thrive in a variety of settings has been obvious throughout his career. He has demonstrated his adaptability by routinely performing well both at home and abroad, distinguishing himself as one of the game’s finest batsmen. His extraordinary dedication to adaptation has been critical to his success.

The third Ashes Test, which begins on Thursday, July 6, at Headingley in Leeds, will be Smith’s 100th Test after making his debut as a bowler in 2010. The former Australian captain will become the 15th player to achieve the feat as the tourists look to win the Ashes trophy.

It is an enormous honor for any player to be considered in the same breath as Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. Smith is a force to be reckoned with because of his amazing run-scoring ability, unique technique, and exceptional mental power.

“Only the late Shane Warne would be above”- Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Steve Smith is Australia’s second-best Test player after Sir Donald Bradman. In his column for the Daily Mail, Hussain stated: “In considering where Steve Smith stands among Australian cricketers upon the occasion of his 100th Test cap, you would have to call him the second-best since Sir Donald Bradman. Only the late Shane Warne would be above someone with such a phenomenal statistical record. Whenever I judge how great a player someone is, I assess whether they can perform in all conditions around the world.”

“Just look at what he has done in England so far this summer. Playing in that World Test Championship final on a slightly spicy pitch, he got a hundred. Then, batting first at Lord’s last week, he struck another. These are performances that show he is no flat-track bully who only scores runs when everything is in his favor, but a batsman able to adapt to challenges posed around the world” Nasser Hussain added.

“Steve Smith is so obsessed with batting”- Nasser Hussain

Steve Smith has unquestionably established himself as one of our generation’s greatest cricketers. His tremendous skill, unwavering determination, and outstanding performance on the field merit the highest praise. Smith’s recognition as a “great servant of the game” by Nasser Hussain underlines the impact he has had on the sport.

“Personally, though, I think it is probably time to stand and applaud Smith for what he has done as a cricketer. He has performed how Australians would want their cricketers to someone a bit quirky who loves contributing to the baggy green cause and Australian cricket in general” Nasser Hussain added.

Australia won the second Test at Lord’s by 43 runs, taking a 2-0 lead as England prepares for a must-win game at Headingley.