Unfortunately, no crowd to egg me on in England: Smith Smith
4 years, 4 months ago

Unfortunately, no crowd to egg me on in England: Smith Smith

India TV News  

Australia's batting stalwart Steve Smith said that he will miss the heckling he received last year in England as the team embark on their limited overs tour of the country. "I do like batting there, unfortunately, there's going to be no crowd there to egg me on and give me a bit more motivation," Smith said on Sunday at Sydney airport according to cricket.com.au. "I've watched a bit of the Tests England have played, and we know their white-ball cricket over the last few years has been exceptional, so it's going to be a good series." The matches this year, however, as has been the case with the rest of the matches played thus far in England amid the Covid-19 pandemic, will be played in bio-secure venues with no crowds.

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NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Brook century drags England back into first New Zealand Test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Brook century drags England back into first New Zealand Test

The Hindu  

Harry Brook scored a brilliant century to drag England right back into the first Test in Christchurch on Friday, driving the tourist to within 29 runs of New Zealand’s tally of 348 on 319 for five at the end of day two. RELATED | NZ vs ENG 1st Test Scorecard and Highlights It had all looked much bleaker when, with …

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  

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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  

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

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

The Telegraph  

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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 …

Steve Smith's rumoured move to open for Australia one of many decisions likely to define its next generation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith's rumoured move to open for Australia one of many decisions likely to define its next generation

ABC  

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World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV

India TV News  

After registering a crucial win over arch-rivals England, Australia are scheduled to face Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. However, ahead of the clash, the five-time champions have a major fitness concern to handle related to former captain Steve Smith. While speaking to the reporters in Mumbai, Smith stated that he has been feeling the symptoms of …

Steve Smith aims to tick Ashes win in England off bucket list in 100th Test
1 year, 5 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 …

Australia’s Steve Smith expects England to unsettle him with ‘funky’ approach in Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia’s Steve Smith expects England to unsettle him with ‘funky’ approach in Ashes

The Hindu  

Steve Smith is expecting to encounter some “funky things” during the Ashes as England looks to unsettle the batter who delivered one of the all-time great performances when Australia last came over for a test series. Indeed, these are Smith’s scores in his last 10 test innings in England, including the recent win over India in the World Test Championship …

We could face similarities at Oval to what we had in India: Smith on potential spin threat ahead of WTC final
1 year, 6 months ago

We could face similarities at Oval to what we had in India: Smith on potential spin threat ahead of WTC final

The Hindu  

Australia’s batting mainstay Steve Smith is expecting batting-friendly conditions at the Oval for the World Test Championship final but feels they could face India-like conditions as the game goes on. “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 …

No-show Anderson a worry for England as Australia’s Smith falls cheaply
1 year, 7 months ago

No-show Anderson a worry for England as Australia’s Smith falls cheaply

The Hindu  

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Smith amused by fuss over his Sussex stint ahead of Ashes
1 year, 7 months ago

Smith amused by fuss over his Sussex stint ahead of Ashes

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Steve Smith has laughed off criticism in England about his county cricket warmup for the Ashes after some fans and media took exception to his Sussex signing. I’ve played a lot of cricket in England, it’s not like it’s foreign territory for me.” Smith dominated the last England tour like no other, amassing 774 runs in his four …

Australia's Steve Smith gears up for WTC Final against India: Excited for next two months of action
1 year, 8 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, …

Steve Smith sounds warning for India ahead of WTC Final: Oval will be very close to Australian conditions
1 year, 9 months ago

Steve Smith sounds warning for India ahead of WTC Final: Oval will be very close to Australian conditions

India Today  

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AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years
2 years, 1 month ago

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith has issued a warning to the West Indies and South Africa, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years. “ was probably the best I’ve felt in about six years,” Smith told reporters on Friday. “I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven’t felt …

Steve Smith is back, or so he feels! Says innings vs England was close to perfection
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith is back, or so he feels! Says innings vs England was close to perfection

India TV News  

Steve Smith is back, or so he says. After scoring an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls vs England, Smith says that this was the best he has felt in over six years, and he felt his inning was close to perfection. was probably the best I've felt in about six years," Smith told reporters on Friday. The Process The 33-year-old …

'If Hazlewood, Cummins, Starc come at you on green top...': Smith says Australia 'keep joking' about England's 'Bazball'
2 years, 5 months ago

'If Hazlewood, Cummins, Starc come at you on green top...': Smith says Australia 'keep joking' about England's 'Bazball'

Hindustan Times  

England produced a brilliant performance in the rescheduled fifth and final Test against India, beating the side by 7 wickets in Edgbaston to level the series 2-2. Since Brendon McCullum took over as the head coach of the side in the longest format of the game, England have been playing an aggressive brand of cricket, fondly called the ‘Bazball’. Steve …

Australia confident of Steve Smith's recovery for World Cup and Ashes
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia confident of Steve Smith's recovery for World Cup and Ashes

The Hindu  

The recurring elbow injury that has long plagued Steve Smith is gradually on the mend but selectors face a tricky balancing act managing the master batsman through the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series. READ | IPL 2021: Steve Smith set to play in IPL after recovering from injury Selectors chair George Bailey said on Thursday he was "really …

Australia's Steve Smith ready to skip T20 World Cup to be fit for Ashes
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia's Steve Smith ready to skip T20 World Cup to be fit for Ashes

Firstpost  

Steve Smith is prepared to sacrifice playing at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup to ensure he is fit for the Ashes series against England, with the star batsmen making clear Test cricket is his priority. “I’d love to be part of the World Cup, for sure,” he added. “But from my point of view, Test cricket, that’s my main goal …

Australia vs India: Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back
4 years ago

Australia vs India: Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back

The Hindu  

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Ahead of India series, Steve Smith happy to find his rhythm
4 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of India series, Steve Smith happy to find his rhythm

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Steve Smith says a training breakthrough during a stint in isolation has helped him find his hands again and he is confident his Indian Premier League struggles are behind him as he prepares to face India on Friday. READ: Marcus Stoinis playing 'five times better', says Ricky Ponting Smith's batting woes were a major concern for Australia, who …

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news
4 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has ruled himself out of the upcoming Big Bash League to avoid spending more time in a bio-secure environment. “I’ll be honest with you — absolutely no chance,” Smith told News Corp, highlighting the mental strain on players who have been away from home since August. The pull-outs, if happen, are in complete contrast to …

ENG vs AUS: Adam Zampa hopeful of Steve Smith returning for ODI series decider
4 years, 3 months ago

ENG vs AUS: Adam Zampa hopeful of Steve Smith returning for ODI series decider

India TV News  

Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa hopes star batsman Steve Smith can return to the team for the decider on Wednesday. The three-match ODI series is locked 1-1 after hosts England drew level in dramatic fashion. A dramatic batting collapse, including loss of four wickets for three runs, saw Australia suffer a 24-run defeat against England at the Old Trafford. "It's been …

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian cricket team departed Sunday for a tour to England like no other in the long history between the two nations. As captain Steve Smith left Sydney on Sunday for Perth, from which the Australian team’s chartered flight was to leave for London, he said he is eager to play again, whatever the surrounding circumstances. Smith was also sad …

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