Ashes | ‘We know the importance of every Test’: Steve Smith

Earlier, England were dismissed for 342 on the back of Jacob Bethell’s stylish 154. 

Smith reflected on his side’s Ashes series triumph with pride and perspective, describing the fifth Test as a fitting end to the hard-fought campaign. He also stated that the team knows how crucial every Test is in terms of WTC, with the side continuing to dominate at the top of the rankings.

“It was nice to finish on a high note, and we know the importance of every Test match in terms of WTC. It was a good game of Test cricket and it was a well-earned victory. It was a great wicket out there, it had a bit of everything,” Smith said.

Experience, Smith noted, also played a crucial role in Australia’s dominance. “I guess experience counts for a lot in a series like this as well. It’s obviously a big series. As an Australian and English cricketer, it’s the pinnacle. We’ve got an experienced side. We’ve played some really good cricket for the last four or five years, obviously making two World Test Championship finals. 

“We’ve got some guys in there that still want to keep getting better and improving. It’s just a great side to be a part of,” he said, highlighting Australia’s consistency over recent years and their appearances in two World Test Championship finals.

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No. of wickets claimed by Mitchell Starc in Tests. The pacer equals spinner Rangana Herath for the most scalps among left-handers

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