He was desperate to watch Ashes even if it meant picking up trash for four years to save for ticket. A 12-year-old boy raised money by taking out his neighbours trash for four years to fulfil his dream of watching Australia take on arch-rivals England in Ashes and was also rewarded with a bus ride with his heroes, ‘cricket.com.au’ reported. In 2015, Max Waight saw Australia win World Cup on home soil and it was n that he decided he wanted to see his team take on England in iconic Ashes series four years later, website stated. His far Damien Waight told him that if he could earn 1,500 Australian dollars (AUD), he would take him to UK.Max and his mor came up with idea of taking out neighbours’ garb bins on weekends for a charge of just AUD 1 per household. 

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Max Waight's four-year struggles

For four years, Max hauled his neighbours bins out on weekends.Bit by bit, he was finally able to raise money asked by his far, who booked tickets and took entire family to England to watch ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

In dition to watching match, Max also got to meet some of Australia’s cricket royalty. “I sat next to Steve Waugh, Justin Langer and Nathan Lyon,” Max said.

“Justin Langer showed me plan book which was amazing to see all his tes and talking to Steve Waugh was amazing too.”

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He also got to meet his two favourite players.

“Steve Smith and Pat Cummins are my favourites. I got to talk to m about how y prepare and play game. It was very enjoyable.” At lunch on day two, Australian speedster James Pattinson gave Max a jersey signed by entire squ.

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Steve Smith's scores a solid double century

Steve Smith continued his splendid form in ongoing Ashes series as he scored his third double century against England. Smith h also raced his way to 26th Test hundred as he t only surpassed Virat Kohli but also Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to become second-fastest batsman to 26 tons in game's longest format. Steve Smith scored a 319-ball 211 which included a couple of lifelines. After Archer h dropped him off his own bowling, Smith was dismissed by Jack Leach for 118. Unfortunately, replays showed that Leach h overstepped and he came back to crease. In end, Smith's double ton helped Australia reach 497/8 post which y declared ir innings. 

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