BGT 2024-25: "Best test batsman of modern era.." Fans hail Steve Smith after his classy century at Gabba

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Published at :December 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Modified at :December 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM

BGT 2024-25: "Best test batsman of modern era.." Fans hail Steve Smith after his classy century at Gabba

Steve Smith hit his 10th test century against India.

On Sunday in Brisbane, Steve Smith notched up a test century after over 17 months during Australia’s first innings of the third test of the BGT 2024-25. His last test ton came during the Ashes 2023, after which he went into a form slump, which included a tough time opening the batting.

A shift back to No. 4 didn’t bring him instant results as he managed only 19 runs in his first three innings of the BGT 2024-25. Heading into the Gabba test, Smith made technical adjustments by bringing back his exaggerated shuffle across the off-stump, something that he had discarded when he started opening the batting.

This technical tweak worked immediately as he raised his 33rd test century, moving past Steve Waugh’s tally of 32 test hundreds to become the second-highest test centurion for Australia, sitting behind Ricky Ponting, who cracked 41 test centuries.

As Sunil Gavaskar said on commentary, “It was a proper test match century from Smith.” The right-hander paired with the imperious Travis Head, who struck a 115-ball ton, in a double hundred partnership as the pair took Australia from 75/3 to 316/4.

While Head was, as usual, barbaric against the Indian bowlers, Smith struggled initially. But the veteran batsman remained confident in his technique to ride the difficult tide. Once the Indian pacers were through their first couple of spells of the day, Smith grew confident in his strokes.

His best was seen after he reached his fifty as he drove confidently and pulled assertively. Smith’s knock of 101 runs off 190 balls included 12 boundaries.

This was his 10th test century against India, no other batsman has more against India, while Joe Root also has 10.

Fans lavished praise on Steve Smith for his sumptuous century at the Gabba:

33rd TEST HUNDRED FOR STEVE SMITH…!!! 🐐– The best Test batter of the Modern Era is back, incredible knock after having a tough phase in 2024, played so well at Gabba ⚡ pic.twitter.com/XWonhyHGxl
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 15, 2024

THE GREATEST TEST BATTER OF MODERN ERA – STEVE SMITH 🥶 pic.twitter.com/MuMCtQ0R4s
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 15, 2024

We brought Steve Smith back to form 💔 pic.twitter.com/Rz9GcJDsFT
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 15, 2024

Reversed Head's Gabba form, got Steve Smith back into scoring hundreds. You just hang in there Khawaja and McSweeney, we'll revive and establish your careers respectively too. We are just that kind of a team. 🥰
— Manya (@CSKian716) December 15, 2024

Most Centuries against India15 – Steve Smith*14 – Ricky Ponting 13 – Joe Root 11 – Viv Richards 11 – K SangakkaraGOAT is Back.. pic.twitter.com/tA9hh0X3DV
— Rafi (@rafi4999) December 15, 2024

Steve Smith in fab 4 race. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ODgwsW0mmh
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 15, 2024

Someone please erect a statue of Rohit Sharma in Australia. He single handedly gave them all their glory moments. Even brought Steve Smith back to form.
— Dr Shivam 'da' (@angryoldman27) December 15, 2024

Steve Smith is a genius !! He made this shuffle & forced India bowl to him where he wants !! They got a leg slip for him & kept trying to get him out that way which completely ruled out an edge to the slips & even LBW coz of the line & length they bowled. Disgraceful captaincy 🤌🏼
— Zaan (@OnlyZaan) December 15, 2024

Steve Smith’s on-drive to pace is one of the seven modern wonders of the cricket world. #AUSvIND
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) December 15, 2024

This is how big Steve Smith is seeing the ball now #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/f2anhZCyyR
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) December 15, 2024

Crazy stats for Steve Smith against India. pic.twitter.com/yZqHSJnGiX
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) December 15, 2024

The Greatest test batsman of this generation: Sir Steve Smith 🐐 pic.twitter.com/5YSyyLeNMl
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) December 15, 2024

What can be worse for India?Steve Smith is back to form in the middle of BGT 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OASpFVQlW0
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 15, 2024

Hundred for the best Test batter of this generation. How we've missed seeing him raise the bat in celebration! Well played by the one and only Steve Smith. 👏#AUSvIND | #BorderGavaskarTrophy
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) December 15, 2024

People said Steve Smith is finished and what not! Everyone said he has to be dropped and make way for Sam Konstas in the 3rd test! Never write off a champion player! Brilliant 💯 pic.twitter.com/gX7EWZmSqe
— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) December 15, 2024

#INDvsAUSSteve Smith khela kr gaya 😭 pic.twitter.com/C38xMQfkBb
— PULKIT (@PulkitK107) December 15, 2024

Steve Smith looks like he's rediscovering the 2014 touch against India. Ominous. 😰
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) December 15, 2024

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