STEVE SMITH SURPASSES JACK HOBBS TO BECOME SECOND-HIGHEST ASHES RUN-GETTER

Australian batter Steve Smith became the second-highest run scorer in Ashes history on Tuesday.

- AGENCIES

Right-hand batter Steve Smith

The right-handed batter achieved the milestone during Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

During Australia's first innings, Smith went past England's Jack Hobbs, who amassed 3636 runs in 41 matches and 71 innings in the Ashes. Hobbs had a superb average of 54.26 along with 13 centuries and 15 half-centuries.

Smith, who is now ranked second, has notched up 3644 runs in 41 matches and 73 innings at a brilliant average of 56.93. The right-handed batter has made 13 centuries and 15 half-centuries in the Ashes.