Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Steven Smith to stand tall against England in the upcoming The Ashes2025/26. With the distinguished Test tournament weeks away, zeal among cricket fans is at
extreme level and Warner’s latest statement will excite Aussie cricket supporters. Smith’s Ashes record is stunning as he has accumulated 3417 runs in 66 innings of 37 Tests at an amazing average of 56.01. In the upcoming series Down Under, he will be expected to be impactful with his bat again against the English side, who haven’t won the Test series on Aussie soil since 2011.
Speaking on Fox Cricket on Wednesday, Warner said Steven Smith’s form is encouraging for Australia and the former opener also asserted that the 36-year-old will smash five centuries in the upcoming series. "If that man Steve Smith can score big runs (this summer), they'll be fine. If Smith gets on a roll and he starts scoring runs, it's going to be a challenge for England. I reckon he's got five centuries in him. He only had one (net session) the other day and came out and scored a hundred today; that's Steve Smith.
Steven Smith’s exceptional Test records against England in Australia
In Australian conditions, Steven Smith has played 18 Tests against England, in which he notched up 1417 runs with five fifties and five hundreds in 30 innings at an average of 54.50. He played an instrumental role in Australia’ 4-0 win in the Ashes 2017/18. With 687 runs in seven innings of five games, he scored 687 runs with three centuries and two fifties, he ended the series as the highest run-getter in the competition.
His role will be vital for Australia to defend the urn. In regular skipper Pat Cummins’ absence, he will be expected to handle the captaincy mantle effectively in the opening Test to be played at the Optus Stadium from November 21.
