Waugh said that Smith is making run-scoring look too easy and batting on a different level.
England were 166-6 at tea on the final day in a match in which a win for Australia would see the holders retain the Ashes.
Smith’s imperious form this Ashes has drawn comparisons with the great Sir Donald Bradman, but Harmison said the two shouldn’t be compared.
Vaughan particularly pin pointed to a decision by Root to bowl Leach and Overton in the first few overs after tea instead of either Archer
Warner was trapped in front by Broad for his third duck on the trot.
Smith, who shot a superb 211 in Australia's first innings of 497/8 declared, has now scored 671 runs in five innings this Ashes, at an
England were 18-2 in their second innings at stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test, still needing a further 365 runs on Sunday's
Australia were reduced to 63-4 in their second innings at tea on the fourth day, with Broad and Archer scalping two wickets each.
Broad, bowling from around the wicket, had left-hander Warner lbw sixth ball to leave Australia none for one in their second innings of the fourth
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England were 278/8 at lunch on Saturday's fourth day, needing 20 more runs to make Australia bat again.
Ponting feels now is the right time for the Ashes holders to go full throttle and acquire back the lead in the series.
England were 200-5 when bad light ended play shortly before the scheduled close, still 297 behind Australia's imposing 497-8 declared.
England were 125-2 at tea on the third day, still 372 runs behind Australia's imposing first-innings 497-8 declared.
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