Cricket Ashes 2019: Pattinson says Australia would be in trouble without Smith James Pattinson hailed Steve Smith following another impressive display from the former Australia captain at Edgbaston. Sacha Pisani 04 August, 2019 10:21 IST Ashes 2019: Pattinson says Australia would be in trouble without Smith Sacha Pisani 04 August, 2019 10:21 IST James Pattinson said Australia would be "in a bit of trouble" without Steve Smith as he backed the star batsman to rescue the tourist yet again in the Ashes.Smith has kept Australia alive against England at Edgbaston, where the Aussies hold a slim 34-run lead heading into day four of the opening Test.WATCH| Ashes 2019: Anderson is dying to play, says WoakesAfter marking his Test return with a stunning 144-run knock following a 12-month ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, Smith thwarted England again via an unbeaten 46 to lead Australia to 124-3 at stumps on Saturday.Smith teamed up with Travis Head (21 not out) after England reached 374 and a lead of 90 as Australia paceman Pattinson hailed the country's former captain."I was talking to a bit of press before about great players, they always stand up when you need them and I think he's done that this game," Pattinson said. "Without him we'd be in a bit of trouble."He's a fantastic player and to do it after everything that he's been through. He's been copping a bit from the crowd which has amused a lot of people."But to his credit he just gets on with it and he's a fantastic player. He's someone who lifts the group when he's out there. He's an unbelievable player."READ| Ashes 2019: Smith, Head give Australia slender lead after bowlers restrict EnglandThere was a nervy moment when Smith was hit on the head by a Ben Stokes bouncer in the 29th over of Australia's second innings.Initially dazed, Smith continued batting after passing a concussion test, as Cameron Bancroft (7) and David Warner (8) struggled, with Usman Khawaja (40) the next-best performer."It was quite a good reaction from him [Smith], wasn't it?," Pattinson told reporters."We had a little bit of a chuckle in the dressing-room. He always puts a bit of mayo [exaggerates] on things. He's a fantastic player and he seems to be fine now." RCB vs LSG predicted XI, IPL 2022 Eliminator: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants head-to-head stats Hardik: A lot of people counted out Miller, but for us, he is always a match-winner GT vs RR predicted XI, IPL 2022 Qualifier 1: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head stats IPL 2022, Purple Cap: Yuzvendra Chahal leads with most wickets after league stage Read more stories on Cricket. More Videos IPL 2022, Orange Cap: Jos Buttler leads race after league stage IPL 2022: SRH vs PBKS head-to-head record, players to watch out for MI vs DC, IPL 2022: Head-to-head stats, players to watch out for IPL 2022: CSK vs RR head-to-head record, players to watch out for RCB vs GT, IPL 2022: Playing XI prediction, key players, captains KKR vs LSG, IPL 2022: Predicted XI, players to watch out for, head-to-head stats IPL 2022: MI vs SRH head-to-head stats, players to watch out for IPL 2022: DC vs PBKS head-to-head record, players to watch out for