Smith Clinches Top Spot in Elite List Against India

Dec 27, 2024 Komal Das

Steve Smith scored his 34th Test century on Friday morning in the fourth Test against India in Melbourne

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The century moved Steve Smith to the top spot in a list of cricket icons

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Smith's century was his 11th Test ton against India

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This is a record for the most tons against India in Test cricket by a single player

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Smith and Joe Root previously held the record jointly

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