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Ashes: Steve Smith scores ton but first Test remains in balance
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Australia captain Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his century during the third day of the first Ashes Test match. (REUTERS)
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England started the day well and continued to chip away at the Australian batting line up. (REUTERS)
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James Anderson removed Tim Paine and Australia seemed in deep trouble. (REUTERS)
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But Australia skipper Steve Smith dug in and scored a hard-fought century that gave them a 26-run lead over England. (REUTERS)
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Steve Smith’s gutsy innings earned him a standing ovation from The Gabba. (REUTERS)
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Australia started the second innings well, with Josh Hazlewood dismissing Alastair Cook cheaply. (REUTERS)
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Australia’s fast bowlers were fired up in the second innings Mitchell Starc even struck England captain Joe Root on the helmet, much to the concern of many. (REUTERS)
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Joe Root was checked by a team medical officer after being hit by on the helmet but was given the all-clear to bat on. (REUTERS)
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However, Josh Hazlewood struck again before the end of day’s play, this time dismissing James Vince. (REUTERS)
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