India vs Australia: Steve Smith reveals a change in grip let him bat with authority
4 years, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith reveals a change in grip let him bat with authority

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Steve Smith said he brought his hands back to a more neutral position which had helped him stop slicing the ball. Canberra: Star Australia batsman Steve Smith has revealed that he rediscovered his touch by slightly modifying his batting grip and is fascinated by the results as he scored back-to-back centuries against India to contribute in hosts’ ODI series win. “I’m fascinated by it too,” Smith said when asked what did he mean when he said that he has “found his hands”. “In the last couple of years I have sort of gone a bit more round here and then this one underneath.” Smith said he brought his hands back to a more neutral position which had helped him stop slicing the ball.

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IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja holds Marnus Labuschagne by chest; Watch Steve Smith’s reaction in Champions Trophy semis
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja holds Marnus Labuschagne by chest; Watch Steve Smith’s reaction in Champions Trophy semis

Live Mint  

Steve Smith was visibly unimpressed when Ravindra Jadeja held Marnus Labuschagne by the latter's chest during the first semifinal between India and Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. The Australian captain punches a Ravindra Jadeja delivery straight towards Marnus Labuschagne. The Indian left-arm spinner sticks his right foot out and looked to hit the bat of …

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact

India Today  

Australia captain Steve Smith survived a close call during the semi-final against India on Tuesday, March 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy: India vs Australia Updates Watch the video here: Smith used his reprieve to good advantage as he brought up his half century. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja provided India with crucial scalps in the middle overs as …

How Aussie batters handle spin in the middle overs will decide outcome of semifinal against India: Smith
1 week, 6 days ago

How Aussie batters handle spin in the middle overs will decide outcome of semifinal against India: Smith

The Hindu  

Steve Smith believes how his batters handle the Indian spinners during the middle overs will decide the outcome of the semifinal on Tuesday. “I think for us the game’s probably won and lost how we play spin, particularly in the middle overs,” said the Australia captain on Monday. Though Australia’s spin bowling depth is not as strong as the Men …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock

ABC  

Steve Smith continues to be superhuman in the field after an Australian collapse, as Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne says his final goodbye to Test cricket. Prabath Jayasuriya picked up a five-wicket haul early on day three as Sri Lanka sparked an Australian collapse. After struggling with the ball in the first Test, Jayasuriya was Sri Lanka's chief destroyer on day …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket
2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu  

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

Australia vs India quick hits: Steve Smith drops a sitter and Rishabh Pant gets peppered on day one at SCG
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Steve Smith drops a sitter and Rishabh Pant gets peppered on day one at SCG

ABC  

Test debutant Beau Webster took a pair of great slip catches, Steve Smith dropped a sitter and India's Rishabh Pant got hit in the arm, head, back, stomach and crotch. Pant turns down a single, then Kohli nicks off After being given a life on his first ball when third umpire Joel Wilson decided that an edged ball hit the …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today  

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

Third umpire's call saves Virat Kohli from falling for golden duck, Steve Smith in disbelief after great effort
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Third umpire's call saves Virat Kohli from falling for golden duck, Steve Smith in disbelief after great effort

India TV News  

Ultimately the right decision was made but it was a heart-in-mouth moment for Virat Kohli on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test in Sydney against Australia after India opted to bat first on Friday, January 3. Kohli was caught on the rebound by gully through second slip but the ball just touched the ground before …

Unbelievable ! Smith Falls To Rare Bowled Dismissal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Unbelievable ! Smith Falls To Rare Bowled Dismissal

Deccan Chronicle  

In a dramatic turn of events during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian batting legend Steven Smith was dismissed in a rare and unexpected manner by Indian pacer Akash Deep. Attempting to flick the ball through the off side, Smith saw the ball deflect off his pads and ricochet onto the stumps, resulting …

Greatest slip catch? Watch Steve Smith redeem himself with stunning KL Rahul effort
3 months ago

Greatest slip catch? Watch Steve Smith redeem himself with stunning KL Rahul effort

India Today  

Steve Smith needed less than a session to redeem himself after dropping a sitter on Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. Smith, one of the finest slip fielders, put down a simple catch in the very first delivery of the day's play to offer KL Rahul a reprieve on 33. Smith looked hurting throughout …

Steve Smith redeems himself by pulling off one-handed stunner to dismiss Rahul after dropping a sitter - WATCH
3 months ago

Steve Smith redeems himself by pulling off one-handed stunner to dismiss Rahul after dropping a sitter - WATCH

India TV News  

Steve Smith redeems himself by pulling off one-handed stunner to dismiss Rahul after dropping a sitter - WATCH KL Rahul was on his way to playing one of the hundreds of a lifetime by an Indian batter in Australia but it wasn't to be as Steve Smith redeemed himself by plucking a blinder to dismiss the most solid-looking player for …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: ‘Fortunate that Travis & I could stand up today,’ says centurion Smith
3 months ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: ‘Fortunate that Travis & I could stand up today,’ says centurion Smith

The Hindu  

A sense of relief was palpable as Steve Smith sat down for his media interaction at the Gabba here on Sunday. Discussing his 101 in the third Test, Smith said: “It was nice to get to three figures. I got a bit of luck early on and made the most of it.” As for his aggressive fellow-centurion Travis Head, Smith …

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test | Nice to get three figures...been a while: Steve Smith on century against India on Day 2
3 months ago

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test | Nice to get three figures...been a while: Steve Smith on century against India on Day 2

The Hindu  

A sense of relief was palpable as Steve Smith sat down for his media interaction at the Gabba on Sunday. The cap low-slung on him, eyes blinking a bit to adjust to the light, and a half-smile creasing his face, the former Australian captain expressed his satisfaction over the ton and for having contributed to the team. Discussing his 101 …

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred
3 months ago

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred

India Today  

Star Australia batter Steve Smith bounced back to form during Day 2 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live However, the right-handed batter managed to stay at the crease and weathered the storm. Smith shifted gears in the third session He brought up his 42nd fifty off 128 balls …

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
3 months ago

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there

ABC  

At 1:29pm in Brisbane, Steve Smith hit an on-drive. That was the day he became the real Steve Smith, plunderer of runs at an historic level and one of the most oddly elegant batters we've ever seen. As a nervy morning turned into a joyous afternoon at the Gabba, it was also clear what an incredibly positive influence Head was …

Steve Smith nowhere near his best: Vaughan, Border on batter's knock in Brisbane
3 months ago

Steve Smith nowhere near his best: Vaughan, Border on batter's knock in Brisbane

India Today  

Michael Vaughan and Allan Border were left unimpressed by Steve Smith's knock on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test on December 15, Sunday. Australia vs India 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates Border frustrated with Smith's constant technique changes Border wasn't convinced by Smith's constant changes in technique after his initial approach in the series failed. Border was baffled that …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 months ago

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE - Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a "less is more" approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India. Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump Once the team's batting maestro, 35-year-old Smith heads into the third test in Brisbane …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 months ago

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a "less is more" approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India. Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump Once the team's batting maestro, 35-year-old Smith heads into the third test in Brisbane …

Steve Smith will have his stumps attacked until he regains form: Matthew Hayden
3 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith will have his stumps attacked until he regains form: Matthew Hayden

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has said that the bowlers will continue to target Australia batter Steve Smith’s stumps until he regains form. AUS vs IND 2nd Test Day 2 Live “I mean, as you know, there's probably only one way to get out that's worse and that's run out off the bowler's hand and getting strangled down the leg …

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game
3 months, 1 week ago

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game

ABP News  

Steve Smith, the star Australian batter, faced an injury scare as he sustained a blow to his right thumb during a practice session ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. With their top pacer from the first IND vs AUS Test in Perth, Josh Hazlewood, sidelined due to a side strain, and uncertainty surrounding …

Aussie star battling injury following brutal net session in Adelaide ahead of second Test against India
3 months, 1 week ago

Aussie star battling injury following brutal net session in Adelaide ahead of second Test against India

Daily Mail  

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has suffered a painful hand injury during a net session in Adelaide ahead of the second Test match against India. It is not known how serious the injury to Smith's hand is, but the alarming incident has deepened Australia's injury woes, with Josh Hazlewood already out with a side strain. Steve Smith has suffered a painful …

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Mohammed Siraj bowled a couple of incisive morning spells to remove the seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith as Australia gasped to 104 for five at lunch on day four of the first Test against India. Chasing a near impossible target of 534, Australia, who resumed on 12 for three, were reduced to 17 for 4 when Khawaja's …

Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia's Test opener
11 months, 1 week ago

Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia's Test opener

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it ‘challenging’ as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role. The promotion in the batting order certainly has not worked for the 34-year-old Smith, considered one of Australia's best-ever, since he has averaged a mere 28.50 …

'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket
1 year ago

'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket

India TV News  

Test cricket is one format that tests a cricketer to the hilt. As far as the strategy and patience is concerned, at time, if things aren't happening, the bowling team generally opts for leg-side short ball theory in an attempt to frustrate the batter and get caught in the deep. Former Australia captain Steve Smith has opened up on this …

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?

Hindustan Times  

Why will anybody move away from batting at No. Like many things about Steve Smith’s sui generis batting technique and yet stupendous Test record, this is another seemingly unfathomable aspect that underlines his inclination to take on challenges. So, when Australia face West Indies in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval beginning on Wednesday, it will be Smith who …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

The Hindu  

Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, but also admitted it suited him because he got bored waiting to come in at four. “They were obviously very keen to get Cameron in the side as well and play our best six batters, and for me it didn’t sit right …

World Cup 2023 Final: Steve Smith fails to review potential not out in India vs Australia clash
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023 Final: Steve Smith fails to review potential not out in India vs Australia clash

Firstpost  

It was a slower off-cutter from Bumrah and Smith, looking to play it straight missed on this occasion and was struck on the back pad. Australia’s Steve Smith could have had his fortunes changed had he opted for a review during his team’s 2023 Cricket World Cup Final against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Australia were chasing India’s total of …

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets
1 year, 7 months ago

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets

The Independent  

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Head and Smith put Australia in command on World Test Championship final’s first day
1 year, 9 months ago

Head and Smith put Australia in command on World Test Championship final’s first day

Associated Press  

LONDON — Australia foiled India plans to milk ideal bowling conditions by batting brilliantly on the first day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Wednesday. Travis Head’s fighting 146 and Steve Smith’s careful 95 led Australia to 327-3 after they were forced to bat first by India. After Warner’s and Labuschagne’s 69-run stand was broken five …

'Aussies play certain style of cricket...': Border gives Steve Smith 'hard' reminder in fresh jibe ahead of WTC final
1 year, 9 months ago

'Aussies play certain style of cricket...': Border gives Steve Smith 'hard' reminder in fresh jibe ahead of WTC final

Hindustan Times  

In less than a week Australia will be up against world no.1 India for the most prestigious trophy in the Test format of the game in the World Test Championship final at The Oval starting June 7. And while the pacer will return to his role in the WTC final, former Australia captain Allan Border gave a stern reminder to …

Steve Smith expecting India kind of conditions at Oval in WTC Final
1 year, 9 months ago

Steve Smith expecting India kind of conditions at Oval in WTC Final

India TV News  

Australia batter Steve Smith feels India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja might come into play during the World Test Championship final starting from June 7. "The Oval can present itself with some spin occasionally particularly as the game wears on so we could face some sort of similarities to what we had in India at certain stages of the …

Australia's Steve Smith gears up for WTC Final against India: Excited for next two months of action
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia's Steve Smith gears up for WTC Final against India: Excited for next two months of action

India Today  

Australia's star batter Steve Smith is focused on the next two months of exciting cricket action that starts with the World Test Championship final against India and culminates with the Ashes series in England. Smith stated that Australia's preparation for the ICC World Test Championship final against India is going well. I have been on a bit of a break, …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith never let us take control in the Indore Test, says Ravichandran Ashwin
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith never let us take control in the Indore Test, says Ravichandran Ashwin

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Steve Smith, who was the stand-in captain for Australia in the last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin said everyone was aware of the fact that Smith was a great batter but the Australian batter gets the hang of the game. Ashwin went on to say that Smith led Australia well in the last …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith congratulates Virat Kohli after magnificent 186 in Ahmedabad Test
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith congratulates Virat Kohli after magnificent 186 in Ahmedabad Test

India Today  

Steve Smith showed true sportsmanship on day four of the Ahmedabad Test as he rushed to congratulate Virat Kohli after his magnificent 186 against Australia. The star batter received support from Axar Patel, who scored 79 runs and the two put together a partnership of 162 for the sixth wicket. The likes of Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey rushed to …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith frustrated after getting no support from teammates over Virat Kohli appeal
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith frustrated after getting no support from teammates over Virat Kohli appeal

India Today  

Steve Smith, palpably, wasn’t happy with his Australian teammates in the third session of the third day’s play of the fourth Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the first over of the Post-Tea session, Australia created a chance to dismiss Virat Kohli, who had been going through a poor run of form of late. In …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith revels in captaincy but says 'it's Pat Cummins' team now'
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith revels in captaincy but says 'it's Pat Cummins' team now'

Firstpost  

Australia were well beaten in the first two Tests but despite leading them to victory in Indore, Steve Smith fully expects to hand the reins reins back to Pat Cummins Indore: Steve Smith said his captaincy “time is done” after leading Australia to a famous Test win in India on Friday, with regular skipper Pat Cummins back home with his …

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder
2 years ago

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder

Firstpost  

“Hats off to Smithy, he did all the work. I’m not surprised… but it was a massive moment to finish off the day strongly.” Nathan Lyon gave credit where it was due and lavished praise on the Australian skipper for the stunning catch at leg-slip to get rid of Cheteshwar Pujara towards the fag end on Day 2. On the …

India vs Australia: Smith's one-handed stunner ends Pujara's brilliant knock; watch video
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Smith's one-handed stunner ends Pujara's brilliant knock; watch video

Firstpost  

India started Day 2 of the Indore Test on a high note. While Matthew Kuhnemann got a five-fer in the first innings of the third Border-Gavaskar Test, this innings was Nathan Lyon’s show all the way. The off-spinner took eight wickets in the third innings, including star batters like Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. Much of the credit, however, must …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Admits Some Aussie Batters Got Out To Pre-Determined Shots On Day 1 Of Nagpur Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 years, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Admits Some Aussie Batters Got Out To Pre-Determined Shots On Day 1 Of Nagpur Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy

ABP News  

Nagpur: Australia vice-captain Steve Smith on Thursday rejected suggestions that his team missed a trick or two by dropping top-order batter Travis Head and by playing two off-spinners in the first Test against India here on Thursday, adding that some of Aussie batters got out playing pre-determined shots. Electing to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 177 in their …

IND vs AUS: Jadeja keeps Australia guessing with a fifer on opening day of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 years, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Jadeja keeps Australia guessing with a fifer on opening day of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Ravindra Jadeja snapped up his 11th Test five-for on Thursday to restrict Australia to 177 in the first innings of the opening game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Skipper Rohit Sharma took exactly 50 minutes and six overs to introduce Jadeja from the Pavilion End of the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Rohit must have liked what he saw and Jadeja was …

Healy slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Healy slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener

The Hindu  

Legendary Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has questioned the national selectors for not considering Steve Smith in the role of an opener in white-ball cricket. Healy says it is difficult to ignore Smith’s credentials as opener, especially since David Warner and Aaron Finch are nowhere near their best. Asked whether he would like to see Smith open in the shortest format, …

Former Australian player slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Australian player slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener

India TV News  

Former Australian wicket-keeper, Ian Healy expressed shock about the national selectors' decision not to use Steve Smith as an opener in white-ball cricket. According to Healy, Steve Smith's recent performance in the Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers - where he scored 328 runs in four innings with scores of 36, 101, 125 not out and 66 - makes …

Watch: Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid, fails terribly
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid, fails terribly

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith continued his rich form as he smashed 94 off 115 balls in the second ODI against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Smith's well constructed innings featured five 4s and one maximum as Australia piled a staggering 280/8 on the board in 50 overs. Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid Smith also …

Australia vs England: ‘It was best I've felt in about six years’, Steve Smith on his innings in 1st ODI
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia vs England: ‘It was best I've felt in about six years’, Steve Smith on his innings in 1st ODI

Firstpost  

Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 80 from 77 deliveries in the first ODI against England, and was also caught mouthing, ‘I’m back baby.’ Adelaide: Star Australian batter Steve Smith is hopeful of a big summer, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years after a 12-month process to adjust his technique. “ was probably the …

AUS vs NZ: Steve Smith calls for no-ball after hitting six, here's why
2 years, 6 months ago

AUS vs NZ: Steve Smith calls for no-ball after hitting six, here's why

India TV News  

In the third ODI match played between Australia and New Zealand, Steve Smith who smashed a century after 22 months, was praised for his presence of mind during the game. When Smith was batting during the match, he caught a mistake in New Zealand's field placement, after which he asked the umpire for a no ball and Australia got a …

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith ruled out of white-ball contests due to an elbow problem
2 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith ruled out of white-ball contests due to an elbow problem

Firstpost  

Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson who failed to impress in the three-match Test series has replaced Steve Smith in the white-ball squad. Cricket Australia’s head of sports science and sports medicine, Alex Kountouris, said: “Steve has been experiencing some minor discomfort in his left elbow during the latter stages of the Test series in Pakistan and, given he had an injury with …

India vs Australia: 'Get the ball in first 10 overs', what Ravi Shastri told R Ashwin before Boxing Day Test
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: 'Get the ball in first 10 overs', what Ravi Shastri told R Ashwin before Boxing Day Test

India Today  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed how the team management and head coach Ravi Shastri, in particular, plotted Steve Smith's dismissal on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne last month. Ashwin, in a candid chat with fielding coach R Sridhar, revealed the instructions that he got from Shastri, who told the veteran Tamil Nadu tweaker to …

India vs Australia: ‘Same signs as before Sandpapergate’, Former Australian cricketer concerned over ‘angry’ Steve Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: ‘Same signs as before Sandpapergate’, Former Australian cricketer concerned over ‘angry’ Steve Smith

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian cricketer Shane Lee has raised concerns about Steve Smith’s behaviour in the recently-concluded third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. File photo of Australian batsman Steve Smith Smith was seen scuffing up the area around the batting crease during India’s chase on Monday. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Lee termed Smith’s conduct “disturbing” and added that he …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith wasn't scuffing off Rishabh Pant's guard, defends Tim Paine
4 years, 2 months ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith wasn't scuffing off Rishabh Pant's guard, defends Tim Paine

India TV News  

Australian captain Tim Paine might have done an excellent job in restablishing the team after the Sandpapergate fiasco two years ago but the 36-year-old wicket-keeper-batsman was far from his best behaviour during the Monday's drawn Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. To make things worse, Smith, whose name was dragged through the mud during the Sandpapergate scandal, was …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith shocked and disappointed over accusations of scuffing Rishabh Pant guard
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith shocked and disappointed over accusations of scuffing Rishabh Pant guard

India Today  

Steve Smith said he is extremely disappointed and shocked after he was accused of cheating and gamesmanship after video footage of him scrubbing the crease while fielding on Day 5 of the Sydney Test went viral. In a video shared on social media from the stump cam, Smith was seen scrubbing the crease during a break when Rishabh Pant and …

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