Smith and Head hit tons as Australia lead England on day three
It jars that Sydney is a city of cricketing endings.
Circular Quay, flanked by the shimmering Opera House and magnificent Harbour Bridge, is a place of inspiration. The fireworks of new year's eve signal spectacular renewal.
Yet, the Sydney Cricket Ground is a place where the Australian greats wave goodbye. Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer, Mike Hussey and David Warner are just a few to have taken their final bow in this grand old stadium. Usman Khawaja will do the same in the coming days.
England have had plenty of endings here, too, just not many that were planned. This century, 13 Englishmen have played the final Test of their careers on this ground – a lot when you consider England only come here every four years.
