Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action

India Today  

Australia are getting desperate in their quest for victory in the Sydney Test against India and the proof of that came in the unsportsmanlike behaviour of former captain Steve Smith on Day 5. An incident came to light on Monday when Steve Smith was caught on the stump camera scuffing up the batsman's guard on purpose during the drinks break in the first session. Rishabh Pant then returns and has to take guard again.#AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #AUSvINDtest pic.twitter.com/aDkcGKgUJC — Cricket Badger January 11, 2021 Who's the culprit then.shadow bat lefty.wade or warner.prob the latter going off the fact hes a 1st grade bellend. — Ash January 11, 2021 Steve Smith - once a cheat, always a cheat — Marc Doria January 11, 2021 Australia were expecting to roll India over in the first session but got a taste of their own medicine instead as Pant counter-attacked while Cheteshwar Pujara provided solidity in the middle in their chase of 407 on the final day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India lost captain Ajinkya Rahane in the second over of the day to Nathan Lyon but nothing went Australia's way after that as Pant and Pujara joined forces to add 104 runs from 209 balls to keep the contest well and truly alive.

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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
1 day, 16 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba
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1 week ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC  

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba
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1 week ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC  

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith hails 'special player' Travis Head after latter's back-to-back tons against India
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1 week, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith hails 'special player' Travis Head after latter's back-to-back tons against India

Firstpost  

Steve Smith hailed Travis Head as a ‘special’ player after the latter’s century on Day 2 of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia batter Steve Smith had words of praise for Travis Head after the latter scored a second consecutive Test century, on Day 2 of the third Test against India on Sunday. “I had a …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: ‘Fortunate that Travis & I could stand up today,’ says centurion Smith
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test
1 week, 2 days ago

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane, Australia: Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a magnificent fourth-wicket partnership as Australia reached a commanding 405-7 at stumps on day two of the third Test against India on Sunday. But Head and Smith batted India out of the game despite a superb spell from pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after tea with the second new ball. …

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
1 week, 2 days ago

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early

India Today  

Steve Smith was delighted to return back to form after his magnificent century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Commenting on his knock, Smith praised the openers for seeing off the new ball and said that he rode on his luck early on. Australia finish day 2 on 405/7 Further speaking ahead, …

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred
1 week, 2 days 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 …

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Smith, Head build crucial partnership as India eyes breakthrough
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1 week, 2 days ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Smith, Head build crucial partnership as India eyes breakthrough

The Hindu  

Australia’s top-order batsman Steve Smith and in-form Travis Head battled through the morning session as they reached 158 runs in 56 overs on the second day of third Test at Gabba on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Travis Head reaches his thirs consecutive 50 runs as Australia cruised through the second session post-lunch. Jasprit Bumrah managed to get an early breakthrough …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test
1 week, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Live Score Today: Steve Smith and Travis Head scored centuries as Australia posted 405/7 on Day 2 of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith forged a double century stand for the fourth wicket against India on Day 2 of the third Test on Sunday. IND vs …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj limps off field after suspected knee injury
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj limps off field after suspected knee injury

The Hindu  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj limped off the field during Day 2 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday. FOLLOW | AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live updates Siraj was in the middle of the seventh over of his spell, where he managed to keep things tight against Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. The …

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba

India Today  

India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed disappointment with the team's inability to execute their bowling plans effectively, leading to a costly Day 2 in the ongoing Brisbane Test against Australia on December 15. Despite a stellar five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowling unit struggled to contain Australia’s batters, specifically Travis Head and Steve Smith, allowing the hosts to …

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
1 week, 2 days ago

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101

India Today  

Australia batter Steve Smith combined with Travis Head to dominate India on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test match. I’ve been trusting myself and got some luck early on,” Steve Smith said after the day's play. For the first time in 25 innings, since the 2023 Ashes at Lord's, Steve Smith has a Test match century! ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4kt6rcDsYJ — 7Cricket …

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj survives injury scare on Day 2 in Brisbane
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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj survives injury scare on Day 2 in Brisbane

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj survived an injury scare on Day 2 of third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane on Sunday, December 15. However, much to the delight of Indian fans, he returned on the field four overs later and even stopped a boundary diving to his right at mid-off giving a wide smile to Travis Head. …

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Mohammed Siraj punished: Three instances when Australians got away despite crossing the line
1 week, 6 days ago

Mohammed Siraj punished: Three instances when Australians got away despite crossing the line

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a fiery battle between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head during the second Test match at Adelaide Oval. After the match, Siraj was penalised 20 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which relates to “using language, …

Steve Smith will have his stumps attacked until he regains form: Matthew Hayden
2 weeks, 3 days 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 …

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured
3 weeks ago

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured

India Today  

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith left the nets after getting hit on his finger during practice. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Earlier, former Australia batter Ricky Ponting has asked Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to take a note out of Virat Kohli’s book. Speaking on the ICC Review, Ponting said that the Australia batters will do well to follow Virat …

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’

Live Mint  

Days after India registered a 295-run victory in the first Test match at Perth against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia's legendary batter Steve Smith lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his 'unorthodox bowling action' and 'exceptional skill-set'. 'Bumrah swings it both ways' Smith even labelled Bumrah a 'complete package', stating that the Indian pacer has every possible weapon in …

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers
1 month ago

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers

ABC  

At the dawn of a new Test summer, on a Perth morning so perfect the Swan River seemed almost fluorescent, everything old was new again. A glimpse into India's Test cricket future is a welcome one, but for as long as he is part of this Indian team, and probably for many years after, Virat Kohli will be the headline …

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out banter with Marnus Labuschagne in Perth Test
1 month ago

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out banter with Marnus Labuschagne in Perth Test

India Today  

Day 2 of the Perth Test between India and Australia on November 22 witnessed a light-hearted moment of humour between India oner Yashasvi Jaiswal and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne amidst the intense competition between the two sides. After a lacklustre batting display in the first innings, India’s openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal approached the second innings with a clear intent …

Bumrah adds new chapter to his legend after India collapse
1 month ago

Bumrah adds new chapter to his legend after India collapse

Hindustan Times  

No one quite knows what to do when Jasprit Bumrah stands at the top of his mark and starts that stuttering run of his. India's captain Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith on the first day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, on Friday. So, though India were bowled out for …

India's batting woes persist as Bumrah and Co bowled out for 150 after opting to bat against Australia in Perth
1 month ago

India's batting woes persist as Bumrah and Co bowled out for 150 after opting to bat against Australia in Perth

Firstpost  

Had it not been for debutant Nitish Reddy top-scoring with a knock of 41 as well as Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul’s handy contributions of 37 and 26 respectively, India might have struggled to cross the century mark at the fast and bouncy Optus Stadium in Perth. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal departs after getting dismissed for an eight-ball duck as the …

Don't write off Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, warn pundits despite Perth failures
1 month ago

Don't write off Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, warn pundits despite Perth failures

India Today  

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith might have missed out in their first show of the much-awaited Border-Gavskar Trophy, but pundits have warned their doubters to not look too much into their failures in Perth. Virat Kohli was dismissed for just five and Steve Smith bagged only the second golden duck of his career as batters had a nightmarish outing on …

AUS v IND, Perth Test: Genius Jasprit Bumrah leads India's stinging counterpunch
1 month ago

AUS v IND, Perth Test: Genius Jasprit Bumrah leads India's stinging counterpunch

India Today  

In an intense opening round of the much-anticipated Perth Test bout, Australia landed the first punch. However, Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spells helped India land a stinging counter-punch and finish the opening day in the driver's seat. Bumrah got excellent support from Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana, who continued to be as aggressive as he was when he impressed in …

Perth Test: Ex-captain Virat Kohli helps stand-in skipper Bumrah. Fans nostalgic
1 month ago

Perth Test: Ex-captain Virat Kohli helps stand-in skipper Bumrah. Fans nostalgic

India Today  

Former India captain Virat Kohli was at his aggressive best on Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22, Friday. AUS vs IND 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights Kohli the leader in Australia The Virat fan in me totally missed Virat the leader on the field in Test cricket. …

Steve Smith 'modern-day enigma', got a perfect delivery from Jasprit Bumrah: Hayden
1 month ago

Steve Smith 'modern-day enigma', got a perfect delivery from Jasprit Bumrah: Hayden

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden hailed India captain Jasprit Bumrah for his perfect delivery to dismiss India’s nemesis Steve Smith on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. At the end of the day’s play, Hayden spoke about Bumrah’s dismissal of the former Australia captain and hailed him for his ‘genius planning’. He further called Smith’s dismissal …

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks

India Today  

Pat Cummins’ Australia have a massive task in their hands when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here are some records Australia can look forward to in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 315 – Runs Steve Smith needs to become the fourth Australian batter to reach the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 513 – Runs Steve Smith needs …

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, says Smith ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy series
1 month, 1 week ago

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, says Smith ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy series

The Hindu  

Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Ashwin’s Test bowling average stands at a modest 42.15 in Australia compared to his home average of 21.57. “So, you’re facing those mental challenges each game, and if it …

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, and not allow him to settle: Smith's tactic against spinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, and not allow him to settle: Smith's tactic against spinner

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Need to be proactive against Ashwin, and not allow him to settle: Smith's tactic against spinner Ashwin had nicked off Smith thrice during that rubber, and later in …

BGT recap: When Virat Kohli was angered by Steve Smith's bizarre DRS tactics
1 month, 1 week ago

BGT recap: When Virat Kohli was angered by Steve Smith's bizarre DRS tactics

India Today  

The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Bengaluru back in March 2017 was marred with controversy. In a clash of the skippers, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith found themselves at loggerheads over DRS calls at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Cricket Australia, BCCI at loggerheads James Sutherland, who was the CEO of Australia back then, lashed …

AUS vs IND: Smith reveals why he wants to adopt a proactive approach vs Ashwin
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Smith reveals why he wants to adopt a proactive approach vs Ashwin

India Today  

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith plans to take a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, aiming to overcome the challenges he faced against the Indian spinner during the 2020–21 series. But he's also a very good bowler, and he came in with some decent plans," Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald. Ashwin, who has a modest …

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months ago

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series

ABC  

Steve Smith says his top-order teammates "hated" him opening in Tests, which heavily factored into his decision to return to number four in the Australian batting line-up. Smith said Test teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made it clear they would prefer him to bat behind them. Cameron Green's back injury opened the door for his return to number four, …

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate
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2 months ago

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate

ABP News  

Steve Smith reveals the reason behind his decision to move back to his earlier batting position of number four in the Australian Test team's batting lineup ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Smith scored 171 runs in 8 innings at an average of 28.50 as an opener, but he felt that batting at number four was no longer where …

Smith's batting stance under scrutiny as Border-Gavaskar decision looms
2 months ago

Smith's batting stance under scrutiny as Border-Gavaskar decision looms

India Today  

Steve Smith has finally addressed his decision not to open in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He will return to the No. 4 position and will not open against India. Smith was encouraged by Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne to return to No. 4, as they wanted security behind him in the lineup. He will fill the gap in the middle …

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months ago

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Steve Smith has finally addressed his decision not to open in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. He will return to the No. 4 position and will not open against India. Smith stated that he was not particularly fixated on any specific batting position when captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald asked him earlier this month, but he preferred …

Virat Kohli's 'Australian' nature gets Steve Smith fired up for India vs Australia Tests despite frequent text exchanges
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's 'Australian' nature gets Steve Smith fired up for India vs Australia Tests despite frequent text exchanges

Hindustan Times  

Premier Australia batter Steve Smith revealed that he shares a great camaraderie with Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli and said they stay in touch via text message. Virat Kohli and Steve Smith share great camaraderie off the field. Smith opened up about his bond with Kohli months ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will begin in November later …

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion

India TV News  

Steve Smith's batting position in Tests is already a talking point more than two months before the much-anticipated series against India. Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald was also asked about Smith's batting position and he stated no firm decision has been made on the matter yet. Steve Smith's record while opening and at number four in Tests Batting position Innings …

Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom
8 months, 1 week ago

Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom

Daily Mail  

Test great Steve Smith is to play for Washington Freedom in the second season of Major League Cricket as the Australian influence in the American T20 competition gathers pace. The 34-year-old Smith will link up with another batting great, coach Ricky Ponting, in the capital-based franchise after the T20 World Cup in the US, where he still hopes to represent …

Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia's Test opener
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
9 months, 1 week ago

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels that adversaries would want Steven Smith to continue as an opener in Test cricket. "I would love to see him succeed as an opener, I think he can, there's no doubt about that, he's good enough to bat anywhere, but as an opposition player I want him at the top of the order because …

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald
9 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith's stuttering outings as opener have come under scrutiny, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted that the prolific batter is set to continue in his role at least until the home series against India later this year. Australia's Steven Smith India will visit Australia between November this year and January, 2025, to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which they have …

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith's woes as Australia's new opening batter continued as the veteran scored just nine runs and burnt a review in New Zealand. New Zealand flipped the script on decades of Australian trans-Tasman Test dominance on day three in Christchurch, cashing in on a day that held rich promise. The Australia star has struggled as David Warner's replacement at the …

'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

AUS vs WI pink ball Test | Steve Smith guides Australia to healthy position at stumps
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs WI pink ball Test | Steve Smith guides Australia to healthy position at stumps

The Hindu  

Steve Smith capped off “a pretty good day” for Australia, guiding the hosts to 60-2 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on January 27. Australia had wrapped up the West Indian second innings for 193 shortly after the tea break when No.11 Shamar Joseph had to retire hurt after being …

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

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