5 reasons why the Aussies could make a winning comeback

2. Steve Smith bangs back to form:

All doubts over Steve Smith’s ability to adapt to the English conditions were put to rest as the Aussie run machine played perhaps the knock of his test career. Having failed badly in the opening test it was a much needed boost for the Kangaroos. Smith became the first Australian to score a double ton and a 50 in the same Ashes match. This was also the first double ton by an Aussie overseas after Jason Gillespie. He was the driving force behind Australia’s dominance at lords. From the English point of view, Trevor Bayliss and company have plenty of reasons to be worried as the number one test batsman looks to be in ominous touch. If he gets going he could well steal the show.