Steve Smith was in the news for scoring a double century in the fourth Test match of the Ashes 2019 which is currently underway at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. However, on numerous occasion rain has played a spoilsport in the game and the play has been obstructed. Now the day three of the fourth game also witnessed a delayed start due to rains. Just like the fans even the players were waiting for the game to start. A bunch of fans requested Smith for a picture. Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli: Who Is a GOAT? Here Are the Test Records and Stats of Modern-Day Cricketing Greats.

Smith also did not disappoint them and obliged them with the same. The happy fan took to social media to share the snaps with the Australian batsman. Smith had scored a double ton on the second day of the Test match and put the visitors in a commanding position. The Australians declared on the score of 497 runs.

Check out the snaps below:

During the course of his innings, Smith shattered many records while scoring his third double hundred. England in reply already lost a wicket on the score of 23 runs. The team lost Joe Denly on the score of four runs. Talking about the weather, the rain has stopped and the covers have come off. The play is expected to begin soon. The Australians would want to bundle out the hosts as early as possible to get the maximum lead on board.  The Ashes 2019 series stands at 1-1 as of now.

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