Steve Smith ran from Gabba to team hotel to 'punish' himself: Here's why
5 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith ran from Gabba to team hotel to 'punish' himself: Here's why

India TV News  

After serving a one year ban, Steve Smith made a roaring comeback to Test cricket as he scored a whopping 774 runs at an average of 110.57 in the Ashes series this year. After the end of the 1st Test against Pakistan on Sunday, Smith punished himself by running all the way back from the Gabba stadium to the team hotel as he missed the team bus. "I always punish myself when I get no runs, just like I reward myself when I score runs with a chocolate bar at the end of the night if I get a hundred," Smith said on Tuesday. Reacting to his dismissal by the leg-spinner, Smith, who could just manage four runs in the first Test against Pakistan, said: "Yasir's send-off has given him extra motivation to be more careful in the 2nd Test, which will be a Pink ball affair in Adelaide, played from November 29 to December 3.

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Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch
2 days, 6 hours ago

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch

India Today  

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG after falling one run short of 10,000 career runs in the five-match Test series against India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Australia's first innings of the fifth Test, Smith edged a delivery to slip five runs shy of the landmark. "Five Test …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
4 days, 6 hours 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 …

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs
1 week, 5 days ago

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs

The Hindu  

The long drought and the sudden downpour defines Steve Smith’s forays to the batting crease. You need a lot of luck on these wickets to get big runs and last week I had my fair share.” Reflecting on the fourth Test, the former Australian captain said: “It was obviously a really good partnership and to break that one, and then …

"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Ahead of the third Test against India in Brisbane, Australian batter Steve Smith insisted he is not out of form, just short of runs, and also spoke about when he might retire from the sport. ": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test With the five-match series level at 1-1, all eyes are on …

Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine urges Steve Smith not to rush injury return
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine urges Steve Smith not to rush injury return

Firstpost  

Smith is a crucial cog in Australia’s drive to retain the urn after their gripping 2019 series in England, where he was the standout performer on his return from a ban for ball-tampering. Sydney: Australia Test captain Tim Paine on Monday urged Steve Smith not to rush his comeback from injury to ensure he is fit for the Ashes, even …

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  

Australia batsman Steve Smith Tuesday missed a crucial net session due to a sore back as the home team’s tumultuous build-up to the four-match Test series against India experienced another major injury scare. READ: Langer hails ‘great’ India-Australia rivalry ahead of Adelaide Test According to the Australian media, a team spokesman said the 31-year-old run-machine is likely to bat at …

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: Unorthodox stance to limit ways of getting out
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith: Unorthodox stance to limit ways of getting out

The Hindu  

His unorthodox batting stance has left many befuddled but Australia run-machine Steve Smith has revealed he generally positions himself outside the off-stump to limit ways in which he can be dismissed. During a podcast organised by inaugural IPL champion Rajasthan Royals, Smith opened up about his unusual technique to New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi. Talking about his open batting stance, …

Steve Smith fired up for 2nd Test after Yasir Shah's 7-digit send-off
5 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith fired up for 2nd Test after Yasir Shah's 7-digit send-off

India TV News  

A seven-digit send-off has Australia batsman Steve Smith motivated for an improved performance against Pakistan in the second cricket Test. But in the first innings of the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane last Saturday, Smith faced only nine balls and was bowled by Yasir Shah for four runs. “It gave me a bit more motivation next game to …

He got me, dirtied my clothes: Steve Smith reacts to Jonny Bairstow's fake run-out attempt
5 years, 3 months ago

He got me, dirtied my clothes: Steve Smith reacts to Jonny Bairstow's fake run-out attempt

India Today  

Steve Smith had a embarrassed look on his face when he was asked about the fake run out attempt made by Jonny Bairstow against him during Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval on Friday. England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow managed to trick Steve Smith into diving for his life as he tried to back in the crease, making …

Steve Smith on Australia retaining Ashes Urn on English soil: Wanted to tick this off my bucket list
5 years, 4 months ago

Steve Smith on Australia retaining Ashes Urn on English soil: Wanted to tick this off my bucket list

India Today  

Steve Smith has had to wait 9 years after making Test debut to be part of an Australian team that retained the Ashes urn on English soil. However, Steve Smith made sure he ticked off Ashes glory on English soil from his bucket list after the Manchester Test between Australia and England on Sunday. Ashes 2019, Manchester Test: Report | …

Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban
5 years, 5 months ago

Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban

India TV News  

After single-handedly dragging Australia out of a hole by scoring a magnificent hundred on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, Steve Smith revealed that there were times during his one-year ban when he considered walking away from the game completely. After Australia were reduced to 122/8 before Tea with Smith at the crease waging a lone battle on …

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