Tim Paine made his Test debut for Australia at Lord's in 2010 and he is now returning there as the captain of the Australian cricket team.
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh went a step further and said that Steve Smith has the ability to read the opposition and their tactics and that helps him in trying situations.
"Running out of things to say about him, probably the best Test match performance we've seen," said Paine in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Ponting's comments came in after Smith was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match.
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England and Australia's rivalry go back to 1882 and with every passing series, it has intensified. This year's series will be the 71st and currently, the Aussies have the coveted urn, which they won in 2016-17.
England and Australia's rivalry go back to 1882 and with every passing series, it has intensified. This year's series will be the 71st and currently, the Aussies have the coveted urn, which they won in 2016-17.
The World Test Championship gets underway on 1 August 2019 and will comprise of the top nine teams in the Test rankings, who will play 71 Test matches in 27 series across two years.
Khawaja had picked up a hamstring injury during Australia's clash against South Africa in the recently concluded World Cup and was subsequently ruled out of the tournament.
Tim Paine sustained the injury during a match against South Australia in Adelaide, which Tasmania won by six wickets.
Rishabh Pant said that whatever he said was not wrong and it was just a part of hard, competitive Test cricket and he never abused anyone.
On his part, Mayank knew that focusing on the game was more important but still he couldn't help but reply to the Australian ODI captain.
Paine said that the banned dup have plenty of 'runs in the bank' and once their suspension will come to an end (March 28), the duo will be welcomed back.
Starc, who was voted player of the match for his second career 10-wicket haul in tests, was supported by Pat Cummins, who took 3-15.
Starc claimed his 10th five-wicket haul in tests by taking the final two Sri Lanka wickets in his first over after lunch.
Perera was to undergo a mandatory concussion test after he was unable to continue batting at Canberra's Manuka Oval.
Earlier, Kurtis Patterson became Australia's third century-maker of its first innings, scoring an unbeaten 114.
The 30-year-old Karunaratne, who retired hurt on 46, left the ground on a motorized stretcher.
The twin centuries also ended a drought of tons at home by Australian batsmen - 390 days to boot - going back to the 4-0 Ashes win.
After years of lobbying, Canberra will host its first Test match as Manuka Oval becomes Australia's 11th Test venue.
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