Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 5, 2019 Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Australia's Ashes run machine Steve Smith said England's short-pitched bowling played into his hands after his superb innings of 211 put the tourists in firm command of the fourth test on Thursday.
Australia declared on 497 for eight and removed England opener Joe Denly as Joe Root's side ended the second day 474 runs behind.
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