Steve Smith aims to tick Ashes win in England off bucket list in 100th Test
1 year, 8 months ago

Steve Smith aims to tick Ashes win in England off bucket list in 100th Test

India Today  

Steve Smith is aiming to secure an Ashes series win in England on the occasion of his 100th Test in Headingley as Australia hold a 2-0 lead in the ongoing series. Since his debut for Australia, the star batter has achieved a lot of accolades in the longest format of the game but an Ashes win in England has slipped away from him. This time, Australia is just one win away from winning the series and Smith is eager to tick an Ashes win in England off his bucket list at Headingley. "I have said it for a long time, it is something that has been on my bucket list to win an Ashes series in England," Smith said.

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"Still remember the young lad who...": Yuvraj, Australian cricket stars hail Smith following ODI retirement
3 weeks, 5 days ago

"Still remember the young lad who...": Yuvraj, Australian cricket stars hail Smith following ODI retirement

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career in 50-over cricket. ": Yuvraj, Australian cricket stars hail Smith following ODI retirement Despite stepping away from ODIs, the 35-year-old will be available to represent Australia in …

Steve Smith retires: Australia great fought till the end before being left with little choice but to move on
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith retires: Australia great fought till the end before being left with little choice but to move on

Hindustan Times  

Ben Dwarshuis, four matches. Steve Smith retires from ODI following Australia's loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-final This was the card Steve Smith was dealt with in Tuesday’s Champions Trophy semifinal. The bad news first – Smith will not play another 50-over international, having quietly announced his retirement after his team’s four-wicket loss to Rohit Sharma. And the …

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit

ABP News  

Steve Smith Retirement: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has officially bid farewell to One-Day Internationals, following Australia's semi-final defeat to India in Dubai. The four-wicket loss marked the end of Australia's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign — and, as it turns out, Smith’s ODI journey. 'It's Been A Great Ride': Steve Smith On His ODI Career Smith expressed his gratitude …

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in Tuesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Steve Smith has ended what has been a stellar ODI career for Australia "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. Steve Smith's ODI legacy Smith retires having …

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India on Tuesday. One of Australia’s most accomplished ODI players, Smith debuted in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder against West Indies before evolving into a batting mainstay. A key figure in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning campaigns, Smith captained …

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred

India TV News  

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith hit his 36th Test century against Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium. He now shares the 36 Test centuries mark with Rahul Dravid and Joe Root and is tied with the England international for the most Test tons among active players. This century also marked Smith's 48th international hundred across formats, putting him alongside Dravid …

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins

India Today  

Stand-in Australia Test captain Steve Smith said that he is ready to captain Australia in case Pat Cummins is forced to skip the tournament due to an ankle injury. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loves to captain in the subcontinent and would be looking forward to the challenge. Smith also updated on …

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

ABC  

Australia face the prospect of playing the Champions Trophy without two of their "big-three" pacemen as Steve Smith rockets into favouritism to assume the 50-over captaincy. Coach Andrew McDonald has also confirmed fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is still "battling" the side injury that curtailed his home Test summer and ruled him out for Sri Lanka. Both Cummins and Hazlewood were …

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win

India Today  

Australia's stand-in skipper and veteran batter Steven Smith has backed Usman Khawaja to retain his spot as an opener for the upcoming Ashes series against England, following Khawaja’s outstanding performance in Australia's dominant victory over Sri Lanka. Smith even highlighted how facing the likes of India's Jasprit Bumrah is as tough a challenge can get for a Test batter, reasoning …

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record
2 months ago

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player. Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record In the opening Test on Wednesday against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith first got the monkey off his …

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka
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2 months ago

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith completed a milestone day in Galle on Wednesday in the opening Test match of the series against Sri Lanka. Australia's captain Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle Smith, who is leading the visiting side …

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
2 months ago

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka

The Independent  

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Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle
2 months ago

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle

ABC  

Steve Smith has achieved one of cricket's great feats, scoring his 10,000th Test run. Needing just one run, Smith brought up the milestone on his first delivery, skipping down the wicket and punching a single to mid-on, on the opening day of Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Live: Australia in control of first day against Sri Lanka …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club
2 months ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

India TV News  

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith is on the verge of completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the 35-year-old will be leading the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and that’s when Smith will have the opportunity to join the elite club. He currently has 9999 runs to his name in Test …

Steve Smith wants Australia to 'adapt quickly' on surfaces of Sri Lanka for Test series
2 months ago

Steve Smith wants Australia to 'adapt quickly' on surfaces of Sri Lanka for Test series

India TV News  

Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series Steve Smith is aware of the challenge Sri Lankan pitches pose for batters outside Asia and wants his team to adapt as quickly as it can for whatever surfaces are on offer in the two Tests in Galle. The Aussies face Sri Lanka in two test matches which will conclude the World …

Jamie Smith keen to take his chance and be England’s man for all seasons
2 months ago

Jamie Smith keen to take his chance and be England’s man for all seasons

The Independent  

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Steve Smith says 10,000-run milestone played on his mind during India series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith says 10,000-run milestone played on his mind during India series

The Hindu  

Australian batter Steve Smith has described the elusive 10,000-run mark in Tests as a “different beast” after falling just one run short of touching it at his home ground of Sydney in the fifth and final game against India during which the milestone weighed heavily on his mind. “I don’t read too much into stats and stuff, but, 10,000 is …

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'

Hindustan Times  

Although Australia completed a memorable and dominant series victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over India with a six-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground, it might have been a slightly bittersweet day for Steven Smith, as he agonisingly missed out on the opportunity to reach the coveted 10,000-run mark in Test cricket by twice getting dismissed in the 9,990s in …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999

India Today  

Australia's star batter, Steve Smith, was left to rue his luck on Day 3 of the Sydney Test on Sunday, January 5 as he missed out on reaching 10,000 runs in Tests. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 3 Live Updates Smith scored 33 runs in the first innings of the ongoing Sydney Test and needed just 5 more runs …

Smith's century puts Australia in control of 4th Test against India
3 months ago

Smith's century puts Australia in control of 4th Test against India

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: A resurgent Steve Smith crunched his second century in as many Tests as Australia built a daunting total on day two of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne on Friday. The hosts resumed on 311-6 after a dominant opening day where all their top four blasted 50 or more to lay a solid platform, spearheaded by carefree debutant …

Steven Smith slams 34th Test ton as Australia post 474 after opting to bat in 'Boxing Day Test'
3 months ago

Steven Smith slams 34th Test ton as Australia post 474 after opting to bat in 'Boxing Day Test'

Firstpost  

Steven Smith brought up his second century in as many Tests and forged a solid 112-run partnership for the eighth wicket with captain Pat Cummins as Australia fell 26 short of the 500 mark after resuming from their overnight score of 311/6. Senior Australia batter Steven Smith raises his bat in celebration after completing his 34th Test hundred on Day …

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
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3 months ago

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Steve Smith’s stylish century, his 34th, powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Debutant teenager Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Smith all made half-centuries in front of a crowd of over 87,242 on Thursday’s first day’s play. Cummins and …

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list
3 months ago

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list

Hindustan Times  

Australia's Steve Smith continued on his solid form, following up his century in Brisbane with another three-figure score, securing his 34th Test century during the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne. Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching his century on the second day of the fourth Test His brilliant knock has been a vital contribution to Australia’s strong position on …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith hits 11th Test hundred vs India, most by any batter
3 months ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith hits 11th Test hundred vs India, most by any batter

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his love affair with the Melbourne Cricket Ground by hitting his second successive Test hundred in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Smith broke former England Test captain Joe Root's record for the most Test centuries against India on Friday, December 27. This was Smith's 11th Test hundred against India, most by any batter. Most …

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

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
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3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

India vs Australia: Head, Smith score centuries in third Test at The Gabba
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia: Head, Smith score centuries in third Test at The Gabba

Al Jazeera  

Australia stage a middle order fightback to pass 400 against India on day two of the third Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith clambered out of his form slump with a drought-breaking century and Travis Head smashed another big century as Australia posted a commanding 405 for seven on day two of the third Test against India in Brisbane. “I missed …

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Mitchell Marsh backs Steve Smith to step up in Brisbane: He is one of our best
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Marsh backs Steve Smith to step up in Brisbane: He is one of our best

India Today  

Mitchell Marsh has backed Steve Smith to return to his best when Australia face India in the third Test, starting Saturday, December 14 at The Gabba in Brisbane. We know he's a class player, and he's scored a lot of runs for Australia, and we know at times when we've needed him, he always seems to step up," Marsh said. …

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: New Zealand all-rounder Smith to debut against England
4 months ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: New Zealand all-rounder Smith to debut against England

The Hindu  

All-rounder Nathan Smith will make his test debut for New Zealand in the series-opener against England two weeks after playing his first internationals in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. New Zealand captain Tom Latham also confirmed batsman Will Young will make way for former captain Kane Williamson who returns to action in Christchurch on Thursday after missing the Black …

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

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

AUS vs IND: Smith reveals why he wants to adopt a proactive approach vs Ashwin
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate
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5 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC

The Hindu  

Bolstered by his strong show at the Major League Cricket, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith is hopeful of returning to the Indian Premier League next year. The 35-year-old, who was ignored for the T20 World Cup and the upcoming tour of Scotland and England, guided the Washington Freedom to its maiden MLC title, finishing the T20 tournament as the franchise’s …

Jamie Smith shines as England secure big first-innings lead against West Indies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie Smith shines as England secure big first-innings lead against West Indies

The Independent  

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England hopeful Jamie Smith opens up on his admiration for Bazball
10 months, 1 week ago

England hopeful Jamie Smith opens up on his admiration for Bazball

Daily Mail  

His aggressive batting style is sure to have caught the eye of Ben Stokes and Co Smith has impressed this season for Surrey and could be nearing England call-up Jamie Smith had only just turned five at the start of the 2005 Ashes, but the memories of Kevin Pietersen in full flow remain vivid. The latest Surrey player to pass …

Jamie Smith: I’m ready to keep for England, even if I don’t for Surrey
10 months, 1 week ago

Jamie Smith: I’m ready to keep for England, even if I don’t for Surrey

The Telegraph  

Smith has enjoyed the classic Surrey route – Whitgift School on a cricket scholarship and the club’s pathways into the first team and England Lions. He first played the game when his parents signed him up for a summer holiday course at Sutton Cricket Club aged six or seven and like many young children of the era he was inspired …

Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 3 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
1 year 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'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
1 year 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 …

NZ vs AUS - 'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues
1 year ago

NZ vs AUS - 'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues

India TV News  

'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues One of the modern-day superstars of Test cricket, Steve Smith, continued to find his feet as an opener as he was dismissed for another low score while batting at the top of the order for Australia. Steve Smith, the best Test batter …

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 …

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