With century in Brisbane, Smith makes big statement, sets eyes on Ponting's elusive record

Brisbane [Australia], December 15 (ANI): Steven Smith returned to his peak just at the right moment, making a big statement amid his lean form by hammering his 33rd Test century for Australia in Brisbane.

While Travis Head went on with his business in his usual destructive sense of the game, Smith took the anchor's role throughout their electrifying 241-run partnership.

He bid his time, decided to tread with caution and p