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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ali Martin at Sydney Cricket Ground

Smith and Head hit centuries to help Australia grind England into the dust

Steve Smith celebrates his 37th Test century on day three of the fifth Ashes Test.
Steve Smith celebrates his 37th Test century on a day when England’s failings were exposed again. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

They do things well in Australia. On the first day of this fifth Test came a fitting tribute to the victims and first responders of the Bondi ­atrocity, and on the third day the Sydney Cricket Ground was turned into a sea of pink to once again raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

Out in the middle, however, Australian charity was in far shorter ­supply. Across three sessions their batters ground England’s bowlers into the dust, answering any questions about their motivation since ­securing the Ashes and throwing up a few more about their beaten opponents.

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