ASHES 2019: Fans gear up for Steve Smith vs Ben Stokes battle as ICC posts an eye-catching picture

Smith is ready to make a comeback after being ruled out of the third Test.

Ben Stokes and Steve Smith | GETTY

Australia cricketer Steve Smith is back for the fourth Ashes Test at Manchester, starting on Wednesday. The star Aussie batsman was out of the team for the third Test after being hit by a nasty bouncer from England pacer Jofra Archer. He even had to get a concussion substitute for the match after doctors didn't allow him to bat further in the game.

The contest between England and Australia has caught fire after both teams achieved equal success in the series so far. The return of Smith will boost visiting team's morale after the loss in the last game.

It was Ben Stokes' heroics which turned things around for England. At one stage, it was almost sure that Australia is going to win the match and retain the Ashes, but Stokes didn't give up and played a historic knock.

Now, as both, Stokes and Smith will be up against each other, it's going to be the real test.

A picture of Smith walking with his practice kit was posted on ICC's Twitter account. The picture had a background of Ben Stokes. "Look who's ready for the 'Ultimate Test' ????," wrote ICC on their Twitter account. 

Fans are excited to see the battle of two in-form cricketers of their respective teams. 

 

 
 

By - 04 Sep, 2019

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