Steve Smith puts his hand up to lead Australia again if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith puts his hand up to lead Australia again if given chance

Hindustan Times  

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith has said he is keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way. Australia's Steve Smith: File photo Smith, one of the world's best contemporary batsmen, was suspended from international cricket for 12 months and banned from leadership roles for two years for his role in the "sandpaper-gate" scandal in Cape Town in March 2018. After Smith's ban, Tim Paine took over the reins of Australia's test side while Aaron Finch was handed the captaincy of the white-ball formats. "I've certainly had a lot of time to think about it and I guess now I've got to a point where if the opportunity did come up again, I would be keen," Smith told News Corp. "If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's certainly something I would be interested in now, that's for sure."

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Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
9 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 3 weeks 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
1 year ago

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

ABC  

The timing was curious, leaking and spreading with the precision of a calculated political PR play. The little birdies were chirping, and they were all saying the same thing — Steve Smith as Australia's next Test opener, how about it? At that time, with play concluded on day two, Smith was one of the not out batters in the midst …

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands
1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has expressed his excitement about partnering with David Warner at the top of the batting order in T20 Internationals for his nation. Known for his unparalleled batting skills and strategic mind, Smith is eager to take this opportunity “with both hands”, underscoring his readiness to adapt and provide his services wherever needed for his team. …

Ashes: Steve Smith returns as Australia's Test captain 3 years after being sacked over Sandpaper Gate
3 years ago

Ashes: Steve Smith returns as Australia's Test captain 3 years after being sacked over Sandpaper Gate

India Today  

Not many can forget the tearful media conference that Steve Smith was part of after he was sacked as Australia's Test captain in March 2018. Ashes 2nd Test, Australia vs England Day 1: Live Updates From being one of the greatest batters of the modern era, Steve Smith's fall from grace was quick. Quick zoom in on the pocket reveals …

Steve Smith being made Australia vice-captain can heal wounds from ball tampering scandal, says Mark Taylor
3 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith being made Australia vice-captain can heal wounds from ball tampering scandal, says Mark Taylor

India Today  

Former skipper Mark Taylor has backed the appointment of Steve Smith as Australia's vice-captain more than three years after he was stripped of the captaincy for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal. Smith has returned to a leadership role as deputy to newly installed captain Pat Cummins, who was promoted to the captaincy position when Tim Paine quit earlier …

Smith one of the candidates for Test captaincy after selectors approach CA
3 years, 1 month ago

Smith one of the candidates for Test captaincy after selectors approach CA

The Hindu  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith on Saturday emerged as one of the candidates for Australian Test captaincy after the selectors had reportedly approached the country's cricket board with a proposal to hand over the reins to the former skipper. Though vice-captain Pat Cummins remains the frontrunner for the top job, Smith is also in the reckoning, the country's cricket board said …

Steve Smith in race for Test captaincy after selectors approach Cricket Australia
3 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith in race for Test captaincy after selectors approach Cricket Australia

Firstpost  

Though vice-captain Pat Cummins remains the frontrunner for the top job, Smith is also in the reckoning, Cricket Australia said following the resignation of Tim Paine Melbourne: Batting mainstay Steve Smith on Saturday emerged as one of the candidates for Australian Test captaincy after the selectors had reportedly approached the country’s cricket board with a proposal to hand over the …

‘Don’t think Australian public is ready to see Smith as leader’: Brad Hogg names ‘most deserving candidate’ to lead AUS
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Don’t think Australian public is ready to see Smith as leader’: Brad Hogg names ‘most deserving candidate’ to lead AUS

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Brad Hogg has backed pacer Pat Cummins as the ‘most deserving candidate’ to lead the Australian cricket team. Brad Hogg names the ideal candidate to lead Australian cricket team On the other hand, Aaron Finch has also not done a decent job as an Aussie skipper in the limited-overs format. Smith might have a fantastic cricket brain but …

‘As captain he was excellent, I’d support him getting that job again’: Tim Paine backs Steve Smith as Australian skipper
3 years, 7 months ago

‘As captain he was excellent, I’d support him getting that job again’: Tim Paine backs Steve Smith as Australian skipper

Hindustan Times  

Australia’s Test skipper Tim Paine has backed his teammate Steve Smith for getting the post of captain once again. Australia's Steve Smith and Tim Paine during nets. READ | They would have been relieved that IPL had to be suspended: Gavaskar comments on David Warner's sacking as SRH skipper Tim Paine said that Smith was ‘excellent’ as a leader and …

Steve Smith can regain Australia captaincy, says skipper Tim Paine
3 years, 7 months ago

Steve Smith can regain Australia captaincy, says skipper Tim Paine

The Hindu  

Australia skipper Tim Paine has thrown his support behind Steve Smith replacing him as captain of the test team when the time comes for a leadership change. Paine succeeded Smith as captain in 2018 after the batsman was banned from international cricket for 12 months and suspended from leadership roles for two years for his role in the Newlands ball-tampering …

Will support Steve Smith to regain Australia Test captaincy, says Tim Paine
3 years, 7 months ago

Will support Steve Smith to regain Australia Test captaincy, says Tim Paine

India Today  

Australia captain Tim Paine has thrown his weight behind Steve Smith, saying the star batsman is good enough to regain captaincy when he ends his stint as the skipper of the senior national team. Paine's comments come after Steve Smith said in March that he will be open to captaincy if offered a chance to replace Tim Paine. Notably, Paine …

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith
3 years, 9 months ago

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Steve Smith says he is interested in becoming Australia captain once again if the opportunity comes, asserting that he has learnt to live with the damage caused to his career and reputation by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The 31-year-old Smith served a one-year ban from playing and was disqualified from leading Australia for two years because of his role in …

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance

India TV News  

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity. If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's …

Smith open to leading Australia again if given a chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Smith open to leading Australia again if given a chance

The Hindu  

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith said he was keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way. "I've certainly had a lot of time to think about it and I guess now I've got to a point where if the opportunity …

Steve Smith on Australia captaincy: I've certainly thought about it, I would be keen if it comes up
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith on Australia captaincy: I've certainly thought about it, I would be keen if it comes up

India Today  

Steve Smith was handed a one year ban, with a two-year ban on Australia captaincy, by Cricket Australia back in March 2018 in light of the Sandpapergate debacle. The former Australia skipper’s captaincy ban has also been lifted but the board hasn’t shown any signs of handing over the leadership role back to Smith. "I've certainly had a lot of …

India vs Australia: Return to Test captaincy a shot at redemption for Steve Smith, says Ian Healy
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Return to Test captaincy a shot at redemption for Steve Smith, says Ian Healy

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy wants to see former Australia captain Steve Smith return to the top job in Tests and seek “redemption”, saying he has paid a “heavy price for not doing much” during the ball-tampering scandal. “In 12 to 18 months from now, I want him to do it, only if he wants to, because it’s a chance …

Steve Smith not the only contender for captaincy, Australia have other options too: CA chairman
4 years ago

Steve Smith not the only contender for captaincy, Australia have other options too: CA chairman

India TV News  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith's reappointment as Australia's Test captain is far from certain as the sport's governing body in the country feels there are some "great young leaders" coming through the system. Asked about the board's view, CA chairman Earl Eddings told ESPNcricinfo: "First of all we've got three great captains in Meg, Aaron and Tim. With Paine and Finch …

Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options
4 years ago

Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options

Hindustan Times  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith’s reappointment as Australia’s Test captain is far from certain as the sport’s governing body in the country feels there are some “great young leaders” coming through the system. Asked about the board’s view, CA chairman Earl Eddings told ESPNcricinfo: “First of all we’ve got three great captains in Meg, Aaron and Tim. No we haven’t.” Eddings …

Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options
4 years ago

Smith not the only contender for captaincy, CA says Australia have other options

The Hindu  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith's reappointment as Australia's Test captain is far from certain as the sport's governing body in the country feels there are some "great young leaders" coming through the system. READ | Asked about the board's view, CA chairman Earl Eddings told ESPNcricinfo: "First of all we've got three great captains in Meg, Aaron and Tim. With Paine …

Australia faces test of batting depth - Steve Smith - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia faces test of batting depth - Steve Smith - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia faces a test of its batting depth against India with an injury cloud hanging over its top order, Steve Smith said on Thursday. With incumbent Joe Burns also struggling for runs, Smith said Australia would find out how well its batting reserves would cope. “Anywhere up there I’m fine.” The question of whether Smith will regain the captaincy has …

I would not rule Steve Smith out of captaining Australia in future: Mark Taylor
4 years, 1 month ago

I would not rule Steve Smith out of captaining Australia in future: Mark Taylor

India Today  

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor said that he will not rule out a return for former skipper Steve Smith in the leadership role, who was dumped from the role in the wake of the infamous South African tour in 2018. In Smith’s absence, Australia gave Aaron Finch the charge to lead the limited-overs teams while Tim Paine was given the …

Tim Paine has not gone yet, CA has not discussed Steve Smith captaincy yet: Australia selector Trevor Hohns
4 years, 1 month ago

Tim Paine has not gone yet, CA has not discussed Steve Smith captaincy yet: Australia selector Trevor Hohns

India Today  

Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has clarified that all rumours regarding Steve Smith’s return to captaincy can be put on hold. Hohns reminded everyone that current Australia Test captain Tim Paine has not yet left the stage and hence CA hasn’t discussed the possibility yet. It happened as an eventuality to the Cricket Australia's decision of stripping the …

Tim Paine: Smith faces competition for Australia captaincy
4 years, 9 months ago

Tim Paine: Smith faces competition for Australia captaincy

The Hindu  

A rising crop of young talent will compete with Steve Smith to be Australia's next captain, current skipper Tim Paine said on Tuesday. Smith captained the side before Paine but was slapped with a two-year leadership ban over his part in the ball tampering scandal during a Test in Cape Town in 2018. Paine said he had not spoken with …

Will fully support Steve Smith's bid for captaincy: Australia skipper Tim Paine
4 years, 9 months ago

Will fully support Steve Smith's bid for captaincy: Australia skipper Tim Paine

India Today  

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has thrown his support behind ex-captain Steve Smith taking over the leadership role if and when he "decides that's the way he wants to go". On the issue of Smith taking over the captaincy, Paine said that any such discussion is yet to be had but he realizes that it's something the former "loves doing". …

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect
4 years, 10 months ago

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect

Firstpost  

The redemptive narratives of Smith and Warner drip with metaphor and meaning. Now Smith intends to “smile and laugh”, as he told journalists in Johannesburg ahead of his team’s first of three T20Is against South Africa starting on Friday. “It’s nice to be back playing in South Africa,” he said. I’ve learned a lot over the last two years.” Smith …

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood
4 years, 10 months ago

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood

Firstpost  

Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation two years after the ball-tampering scandal, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said. Melbourne: Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation …

Smith, Cummins could lead Australia in Tests after Paine: Gilchrist
5 years ago

Smith, Cummins could lead Australia in Tests after Paine: Gilchrist

The Quint  

Perth, Dec 11 Legendary Adam Gilchrist feels Pat Cummins or Steve Smith should lead the Australian Test team after current skipper Tim Paine hinted that he might relinquish captaincy and this summer could be his last in the Test team. "I think they've got a couple of options in Smith or Cummins should Paine pull out or they don't feel …

Australia-Pakistan: Steve Smith denies undermining Tim Paine
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia-Pakistan: Steve Smith denies undermining Tim Paine

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has denied suggestions he was trying to undermine Australia captain Tim Paine in the second Test against Pakistan. However, Smith – who was replaced by Paine after being banned for his role in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal last year – was accused by ex-skipper Ian Chappell of making field adjustments without first talking to his captain. Speaking on …

Steve Smith should be made captain once Tim Paine’s time is up: Ricky Ponting
5 years, 2 months ago

Steve Smith should be made captain once Tim Paine’s time is up: Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia skipper Rickey Ponting believes Steve Smith should get another chance to lead the national team once Tim Paine’s time is up. “It’s the million-dollar question: when Steve Smith’s ban is up will he go straight back into the captaincy or will he not?” Ponting told 7NEWS. I’ve been on record already -- when Tim’s time is up I’d …

Tim Paine: I certainly hope Steve Smith does captain Australia again one day
5 years, 2 months ago

Tim Paine: I certainly hope Steve Smith does captain Australia again one day

The Hindu  

Australian captain Tim Paine will fully support Steve Smith if the latter gets a chance to lead the team once his ban ends in March 2020. Calls have grown for Smith to take over from Paine when the ban is lifted, following batting performances that helped Australia retain the Ashes against England. and I certainly hope Steve Smith does captain …

Australia skipper Tim Paine fully supportive of Steve Smith's return to captaincy
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia skipper Tim Paine fully supportive of Steve Smith's return to captaincy

Firstpost  

Australian captain Tim Paine has addressed speculation over whether Steve Smith will again lead the team once a ban ends in March, saying he would be fully supportive if it happens “one day”. Sydney: Australian captain Tim Paine has addressed speculation over whether Steve Smith will again lead the team once a ban ends in March, saying he would be …

Ashes 2019: Tim Paine not ready to give up Australia captaincy despite growing calls for Steve Smith to be reinstated
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Tim Paine not ready to give up Australia captaincy despite growing calls for Steve Smith to be reinstated

Firstpost  

Australia’s first Ashes retention on English soil since 2001 was a triumph for Paine, who was credited for helping guide the side out of the dark days that followed the ball-tampering scandal. Steve Smith’s glorious Ashes has raised calls from some fans and pundits for his restoration to the Australia captaincy but incumbent Tim Paine has no plans to hand …

Steve Smith and David Warner return for Australia in World Cup warm-up
5 years, 7 months ago

Steve Smith and David Warner return for Australia in World Cup warm-up

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith marked his return to English soil with a typically assured half century but there were contrasting fortunes for his Australia team-mates David Warner and Usman Khawaja. Smith and Warner are back on the international scene after one-year bans for their part in the ball-tampering scandal and made their comebacks on these shores in the first of the summer's …

Steve Smith has got his timing and class back, says Australia skipper Aaron Finch
5 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith has got his timing and class back, says Australia skipper Aaron Finch

India TV News  

Steve Smith's "timing and class" is back and it seems that he had never left the Australian set-up, skipper Aaron Finch said Friday as the national team gears up for the World Cup on a war-footing. Back after a year's suspension for his involvement in ball-tampering scandal, Smith was scratchy during Indian Premier League but found his mojo back with …

You’re paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure before ball-tampering scandal
6 years ago

You’re paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure before ball-tampering scandal

The Hindu  

Banned Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said former Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic “win at all costs” culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying ‘We don’t pay you …

You're paid to win, not play: Steven Smith reveals Cricket Australia's mantra that led to ball-tampering scandal
6 years ago

You're paid to win, not play: Steven Smith reveals Cricket Australia's mantra that led to ball-tampering scandal

India TV News  

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying 'We don't pay you to …

Steve Smith reflects on 'win at all costs' culture instilled by Cricket Australia's executives
6 years ago

Steve Smith reflects on 'win at all costs' culture instilled by Cricket Australia's executives

Firstpost  

Former Australian captain Steve Smith said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic “win at all costs” culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Melbourne: Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in …

You are paid to win, not to play: Cricket Australia bosses had told Steve Smith
6 years ago

You are paid to win, not to play: Cricket Australia bosses had told Steve Smith

India Today  

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying 'We don't pay you to …

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban
6 years ago

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban

The Hindu  

Steve Smith discussed his "leadership failure" following the ball-tampering scandal as the banished Australia captain eyes a return to the national team. READ: Warner, Smith, Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stand "I'm moving forward day to day, and doing what I need to do to prepare to hopefully get another opportunity to play for Australia. Warne: Smith and Warner bans too …

Steve Smith opens up on life after ball-tampering row and future plans
6 years ago

Steve Smith opens up on life after ball-tampering row and future plans

India TV News  

Suspended Australia cricketer Steve Smith addressed the media for the first time on Friday since his teary-eyed press conference upon his arrival in Australia after the ball-tampering row in South Africa in March, 2018. He also hailed Tim Paine's leadership as 'outstanding' and said that Australian cricket currently is being played at the right spirit and that is how the …

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges
6 years, 9 months ago

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his sympathy towards Steve Smith and David Warner, saying he believes they will return to play for Australia stronger after their bans for the Cape Town Test cheating scandal. Ganguly believes that Smith would comeback stronger and play his level best for the national team once again.

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