Sydney, Jan. 6 -- Steve Smith etched his name deeper into Ashes history on Tuesday with a masterful century at the Sydney Cricket Ground, surpassing England great Jack Hobbs to become the second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the Australian stalwart brought up his 37th Test hundred as he built on a commanding platform laid by Travis Head's scintillating 163, helping the hosts overhaul England's first-innings total and secure a crucial lead in the final Test of the series.
In the process, Smith went past Hobbs' tally of 3,636 Ashes runs and now sits second only to Sir Don Bradman on the all-time list. The 36-year-old also moved to second place on the Ashes centuries chart,...