Published 20:46 IST, September 6th 2019

Sachin Tendulkar hails Steve Smith's 'ORGANISED MINDSET' in Tests

Sachin Tendulkar had showered praises on Steve Smith for his complicated technique while batting with an organized mindset as he scored his third double century

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Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly one of best cricketers of world cricket who has gone on to achieve a lot of milestones in his 24-year illustrious cricketing career. Sachin is also highest run-scorer in both ODIs and Test cricket at moment. In ODI's, Sachin Tendulkar has scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches which includes 49 centuries. When it comes to longest format of game, Sachin Tendulkar has scored  15,921 runs in a record 200 games. Meanwhile, Master Blaster has showered praises on Steve Smith for his excellent kck. Steve Smith has proved why he is arguably best Test batsman in modern-day cricket after his stellar double-century against arch-rivals England in fourth Test match of ongoing Ashes series at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. Coming into bat after Australia were reduced to 28/2, Steve Smith ensured that his side did t lose plot as he steadied Australian ship. Smith's stupendous kck also ended up impressing Sachin Tendulkar. 

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Sachin Tendulkar hailed Steve Smith's technique

After Steve Smith scored a brilliant double century against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Sachin Tendulkar came forward and lauded former Australian skipper's technique. Taking to micro-blogging site, Sachin Tendulkar wrote that 'COMPLICATED TECHNIQUE'  but an 'ORGANIZED MINDSET' is what sets Steve Smith apart. Sachin Tendulkar n termed Smith's comeback as Íncredible'. 

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Steve Smith in form of his life

Steve Smith continued his splendid form in ongoing Ashes series as he scored his third double century against England. Smith had 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 had dropped him off his own bowling, Smith was dismissed by Jack Leach for 118. Unfortunately, replays showed that Leach had overstepped and he came back to crease. In end, Smith's double ton helped Australia reach 497/8 post which y declared ir innings. Smith w has 589 runs in this Ashes series.

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19:14 IST, September 6th 2019