Australia hail Smith as Bradman incarnate


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  • Friday, 06 Sep 2019

Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 5, 2019 Australia's Steve Smith walks after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Steve Smith double century at Old Trafford that continued his brilliant Ashes campaign has generated wonder Down Under, with Australia media branding him a modern-day Don Bradman on Friday.

The Depression-era Bradman's batting average of 99.94 invites no comparison but Smith's feats in England mark him out as the next most effective tormenter of the nation's bowlers.

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