Today’s back pages: ‘New Bradman’ Steve Smith is England’s nemesis again

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 August

Australia batsman Steve Smith celebrates his century with team-mate Matthew Wade
Australia batsman Steve Smith celebrates his century with team-mate Matthew Wade 
(Image credit: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Steve Smith scored another century to put Australia in control of the first Ashes Test match against England at Edgbaston.

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