AUS v SA, WATCH: Steve Smith pulls out chainsaw celebration after surpassing Don Bradman in SCG Check

Steve Smith, the modern-day nice, has continued his sensational kind within the Australian summer time, smashing a scintillating century within the ongoing third and ultimate Check towards South Africa on the Syndey Cricket Floor on Thursday.

Smith smashed the thirtieth hundred of his superb Check profession and leapfrogged legendary Sir Donald Bradman within the tally of tons. Smith surpassed Bradman’s 29 Check a whole bunch with a exceptional pull shot off Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje to the boundary ropes to assert a shocking hundred at his house floor.

Proper after reaching the triple-figure mark, Smith went for his conventional celebration however with an added twist. After acknowledging the gang, the New South Wales cricketer hugged teammate Usman Khawaja, who had earlier smashed a century as nicely. Then Smith did one thing uncommon as he pointed in direction of the change rooms earlier than inserting down his bat and mimicking a chainsaw.

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Smith was, nevertheless, dismissed quickly after he chipped a regulation catch again to South African spinner Keshav Maharaj. After the top of the day’s play, the previous Aussie skipper was quizzed concerning his chainsaw celebration.

Responding to the question, Smith revealed the chainsaw celebration was nothing however his method of poking enjoyable at Marnus Labuschagne, who was dismissed by Nortje on the opening day for 79.

“This morning, Marn (Marnus Labuschagne) was complaining about getting chainsawed. Anrich’s ball that acquired him out kicked up a bit and he acquired chainsawed. So I mentioned to him, ‘I assumed you have been out caught on about 70 anyway, so that you’ll be alright, no worries.’ He goes, ‘Cease being so unfavorable, Steve. I hope you get chainsawed right now,’ So I mentioned, ‘Alright after I get 100, I’ll reference the chainsaw,’” mentioned Smith whereas speaking to the reporters.

Talking concerning the day, Australia have saved their management after ending with 475/4 in 131 overs. Smith and Khawaja started the proceedings and saved the South African bowlers at bay. The duo fashioned a shocking partnership of 209 runs for the third wicket. Whereas Smith was dismissed for 104, Khawaja is cruising in direction of his maiden double ton. The left-handed batter is unbeaten at 195 alongside Matt Renshaw, who shouldn’t be out at 5. Travis Head additionally performed a significant quickfire knock of 70 from 59 deliveries.