Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's extended struggles a sign of players who are 'a little bit too comfortable', says Michael Vaughan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's extended struggles a sign of players who are 'a little bit too comfortable', says Michael Vaughan

ABC  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his concern for the state of Australia's Test team, suggesting a lack of depth behind the first-choice batters is contributing to a poor run of form from its top six. Australia's frail batting line-up was ruthlessly exposed in the first innings of the first Test against India as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana wreaked havoc with a moving new ball. As India piled on a second innings lead in Perth behind a brilliant century from Yashasvi Jaiswal on day three, Vaughan questioned whether Australia are "a team that's just starting to get over the edge". Australia's struggle to replace David Warner a sign of things to come for a waning golden generation Photo shows Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja wait to bat during training Australia finally settled on Nathan McSweeney as its new opener, but his selection after an ill-fated 'bat-off' at the domestic level was reminiscent of Steven Bradbury's iconic win at the Winter Olympics.

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AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Labuschagne has scored one hundred in his last 49 innings and managed 20 in the opening test against Sri Lanka, while team mates Usman Khawaja, …

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder. Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination" January 29, 2025, will …

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 4th Test: We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out, says Marnus Labuschagne
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out, says Marnus Labuschagne

The Hindu  

Having weathered the Jasprit Bumrah storm besides drawing cheer from the Australian lower-order, Marnus Labuschagne seemed a contented man at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday. We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out.” Dealing with the inevitable Jasprit Bumrah question, Labuschagne replied: “Bumrah’s bowling in every game has been pretty good. …

Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in elite club with 10th 50 plus score in MCG Tests
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in elite club with 10th 50 plus score in MCG Tests

India Today  

Steve Smith has joined the legendary Don Bradman in an elite list of batters to have got 10 or more scores of 50 plus in Tests at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates Chappell is on top of the list with 13 fifty plus scores from 17 Tests. Bradman and Ponting are second …

‘Virat Kohli, Steve Smith have slipped down the ranks…’: Ravi Shastri predicts Fab Four's bottom two to bounce back
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Virat Kohli, Steve Smith have slipped down the ranks…’: Ravi Shastri predicts Fab Four's bottom two to bounce back

Hindustan Times  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, who are lagging behind amongst the Fab four, will be dangerous and hungry to bounce back in the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's Steve Smith talks with India's Virat Kohli as they walk off the ground for the tea break on day two of …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

AUS vs IND: David Warner 'not convinced' with Labuschagne despite Adelaide 64
3 months, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner 'not convinced' with Labuschagne despite Adelaide 64

India Today  

Former Australia opener David Warner has voiced his dissatisfaction with Marnus Labuschagne's performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, despite Labuschagne’s composed 64 off 126 balls in the Adelaide Test. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | Full Scorecard “I’m still not convinced about Marnus.I don’t think that was anywhere near what we know he’s capable of.He might have got a …

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game
3 months, 2 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 …

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne suffer body blows ahead of Adelaide Test, situation worsens for Australia
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne suffer body blows ahead of Adelaide Test, situation worsens for Australia

Hindustan Times  

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are the two lynchpins of Australia's batting lineup. Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, right, reaches out for the ball as he and teammate Steve Smith attempt to field the ball. Smith and Labuschagne look to find form Both Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have been struggling for runs in the longest format. Both Marnus and Steve Smith …

Michael Vaughan suggests Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan suggests Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease

India Today  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested struggling Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne to be more positive at the crease. However, despite his failures, Vaughan has backed the star batter and expects him to get selected for the second Test in Adelaide. I’m a big believer that once you start a series with a team, unless there’s an injury or two …

‘Looked the most tentative’: Ricky Ponting’s scathing assessment of under-fire Marnus Labuschagne
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Looked the most tentative’: Ricky Ponting’s scathing assessment of under-fire Marnus Labuschagne

Hindustan Times  

Australia's No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne is coping with severe criticism for his performances in the last two years. Marnus Labuschagne scored a total of five runs across two innings in the Perth Test. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 …

'Labuschagne should be replaced, Smith's form a serious concern': Johnson's no-holds-barred take on AUS duo's form
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Labuschagne should be replaced, Smith's form a serious concern': Johnson's no-holds-barred take on AUS duo's form

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson has voiced his opinion on Marnus Labuschagne's Test cricket form and bluntly stated that it's time to drop him from the playing XI for the second Test against India. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score …

Like Kohli: Ponting's advice to struggling Smith to regain form
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Like Kohli: Ponting's advice to struggling Smith to regain form

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game akin to star India batter Virat Kohli to turn their fortunes around in the remaining four Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Smith looked equally out of sorts while making a first-ball duck and 60-ball 17 before succumbing to Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj …

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test

The Hindu  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has called for a replacement of batter Marnus Labuschagne after his poor run of form, for the second Test against India in Adelaide from December. The Aussies suffered a 295-run loss to India in the first Test, with the 30-year-old scoring an abysmal five runs over two innings. “It would give him a chance to …

'Trust your game like Virat Kohli': Ricky Ponting shares advice to struggling Smith and Labuschagne
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Trust your game like Virat Kohli': Ricky Ponting shares advice to struggling Smith and Labuschagne

India TV News  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shared a piece of advice to struggling Aussie batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Ponting has shared advice for the batters, stating that they should trust their game like Virat Kohli. "Virat went back to trusting his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings than he did in the …

Australia should drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test vs India: Mitchell Johnson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia should drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test vs India: Mitchell Johnson

India Today  

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the upcoming day-night Test against India in Adelaide, starting December 6. Johnson's remarks follow Labuschagne's underwhelming performance in the Perth Test, where the batter managed scores of 2 and 3. Writing in his column for Nightly, Johnson argued that the decision to drop …

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne can learn from Virat Kohli: Ponting
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne can learn from Virat Kohli: Ponting

India Today  

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 Kohli if they wish to come out of their form slump in this series. Once middle-order stalwarts, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne …

Give Nathan McSweeney time, hope Marnus Labuschagne has a big series: Warner
4 months ago

Give Nathan McSweeney time, hope Marnus Labuschagne has a big series: Warner

India Today  

David Warner has asked the Australian selectors to show patience with Nathan McSweeney as an opener even if he fails initially during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Warner is also hoping that Marnus Labuschagne will return to form and have a big series against India this time around. “It’s a great time for him to come in; it’s a big series,” Warner …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
4 months, 3 weeks 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, …

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 …

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests
1 year, 2 months ago

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests

The Hindu  

Gearing up to open batting for Australia in Tests, Steve Smith on January 13 asserted that it was not a new role for him since he has the experience batting at No. With Smith set to open alongside Usman Khawaja, he said that he had been waiting for a long time to bat up the order, especially since Marnus Labuschagne …

Haven't seen enough of Marnus Labuschagne performing consistently, says chief selector George Bailey
1 year, 7 months ago

Haven't seen enough of Marnus Labuschagne performing consistently, says chief selector George Bailey

India Today  

Former Australia skipper and chief selector George Bailey has said they haven't seen enough of batter Marnus Labuschagne performing consistently in the one-day format after leaving him out of Australia’s preliminary 18-man squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Speaking at a press interaction, Bailey said they haven’t seen Labuschagne perform consistently in the 50-over format after snubbing him from …

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets
1 year, 8 months ago

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith frustrate England’s bid for quick wickets

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Ashes 2023: Pressure is on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne heading into Lord's Test, says Kevin Pietersen
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023: Pressure is on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne heading into Lord's Test, says Kevin Pietersen

India Today  

Kevin Pietersen has said that the pressure will be on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to perform in the Lord's Test of Ashes 2023 after having failed to deliver at Edgbaston. Labuschagne and Smith came into the first Ashes Test as the No.1 and No.2 ranked Test batters in the world but failed to make a mark in the match. …

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener
1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener

Firstpost  

Four years after giving the performance that Smith considers to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Test matches for Australia, Steve Smith is excited to begin a new Ashes series at Edgbaston. Add more: Phasing Rohit Sharma out and grooming a new leader in next WTC cycle is the way forward for Team India “I think that Test match …

ICC Rankings: Ashwin tops bowling charts; Rahane, Shardul rise; Smith, Head join top-ranked Labuschagne
1 year, 9 months ago

ICC Rankings: Ashwin tops bowling charts; Rahane, Shardul rise; Smith, Head join top-ranked Labuschagne

The Hindu  

India’s comeback man Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday climbed to the 37th position while Shardul Thakur rose to 94th among batters, even as Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his top spot among Test bowlers despite not featuring in the World Test Championship final. In a rare achievement, batters from Australia occupy the top three places in the rankings as Steve Smith and Travis …

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan

The Hindu  

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket. Asked if he had any greater clarity about his future in the light of Warner’s comments ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, Smith told reporters at the Oval: “No”. So …

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to No. 1, closes in Virat Kohli on elite list
2 years, 3 months ago

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to No. 1, closes in Virat Kohli on elite list

India Today  

Marnus Labuschagne rose to the No. Pakistan captain Babar Azam, meanwhile, rose to the 3rd spot after his valiant hundred against England in the thrilling Rawalpindi Test which England won on the final day. Former England captain Joe Root fell to the 4th spot despite scoring 23 and 73 in the two innings of the Rawalpindi Test. Labuschagne will have …

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone

The Hindu  

Australia run-machine Marnus Labuschagne enjoys winning games for his team more than any personal milestone, the 27-year-old said after his sixth test century consolidated its position in the second Ashes Test against England on Friday. Labuschagne top-scored for the dominant host with a patient 103 to help Australia post 473-9 before declaring its innings in the day-night contest. Labuschagne's 172-run …

Ashes, 2nd Test: Nice to see Steve Smith in leadership role, he has handled it very well - Marnus Labuschagne
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes, 2nd Test: Nice to see Steve Smith in leadership role, he has handled it very well - Marnus Labuschagne

India Today  

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne on Friday praised stand-in skipper Steve Smith's leadership in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England Pat Cummins got ruled out due to a Covid-19 scare. Smith returned to captain Australia for the first time in over 3 years after Cummins was deemed a close contact of a Covid-19 case, just before the start of the …

Ashes 2nd Test: Dominant Australia reach 221-2 on Day 1; Labuschagne 95 not out
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Dominant Australia reach 221-2 on Day 1; Labuschagne 95 not out

India TV News  

Highlights Smith was 18* after waiting most of the day to bat, with Australia losing just two wickets Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler took a brilliant catch in the first hour to dismiss opener Harris Veteran pacemen Anderson and Broad were recalled after missing the series opener Australia shrugged off the late withdrawal of new skipper Pat Cummins because of coronavirus concerns …

The Ashes | Warner, Labuschagne take Australia to 221-2 on Day 1 of second Test
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes | Warner, Labuschagne take Australia to 221-2 on Day 1 of second Test

The Hindu  

Australia shrugged off the late withdrawal of new skipper Pat Cummins because of coronavirus concerns to dominate England on the opening day of the second Ashes test and reach 221-2 at stumps. Buttler's costly drops Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler took a brilliant catch in the first hour to dismiss opener Marcus Harris but then dropped Labuschagne twice — once down legside …

Ashes: Wasn't disappointed, says Marnus Labuschagne after being overlooked for Australia captaincy role
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes: Wasn't disappointed, says Marnus Labuschagne after being overlooked for Australia captaincy role

India Today  

Australia’s star batsman Marnus Labuschagne said he is not disappointed that he was overlooked for Australia captaincy role after Tim Paine’s resignation and that his focus is on helping the team by scoring runs in the all-important Ashes, starting December 8. Though only 18 Test matches old, Marnus Labuschagne was regarded as one of the captaincy candidates for Australia but …

India vs Australia: Labuschagne, Smith put hosts in control of Sydney Test as injury worries deepen for visitors
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: Labuschagne, Smith put hosts in control of Sydney Test as injury worries deepen for visitors

Firstpost  

First innings heroes Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith steered Australia to a commanding 197-run lead in the high-stakes third Test in Sydney Saturday, leaving an injury-hit India with a mountain to climb. It gave them a handy 94-run lead, with India’s task made harder by the absence of key spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who was sent for scans after a hit …

India vs Australia: 'Plenty of people said I was out of form', Steve Smith reacts after hitting 27th Test ton
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: 'Plenty of people said I was out of form', Steve Smith reacts after hitting 27th Test ton

Firstpost  

Former Australia skipper Steve Smith dismissed talk of a form slump but credited a more positive attitude after his battling century against India in Sydney Friday. The 31-year-old reached three figures in a Test for the first time since 2019, smacking 131 for his 27th ton to help steer Australia to a first innings 338. Steve Smith bounced back with …

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2: Steve Smith returns to form in style with 27th century; eighth against India
4 years, 2 months ago

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2: Steve Smith returns to form in style with 27th century; eighth against India

India TV News  

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2: Steve Smith returns to form in style with 27th century; eighth against India Australian batsman Steve Smith reached the triple figures during the third Test against India in Sydney. Steve Smith ended his lean patch with the bat in style as he brought his 27th Test century during the second day of the …

India vs Australia: Was looking to put R Ashwin under pressure, says Steve Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: Was looking to put R Ashwin under pressure, says Steve Smith

Firstpost  

Sydney: Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith on Thursday said he was looking to put Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure after being at the receiving end of the India off-spinner’s guile in the first two Tests. Breaking his run of poor scores, Smith played some attacking shots and marched to an unbeaten 31 by the close of play on the opening day …

Aus admit Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne struggling with India's leg-side theory
4 years, 2 months ago

Aus admit Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne struggling with India's leg-side theory

India TV News  

Indians have managed to control Australia's top two batsmen, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, in the first two Test matches with the 'leg-side theory', admittted the Australian team management. Both the Aussie batsmen were back at the nets on what would have been the fifth day of the second Test trying to find a method to counter the leg-side theory. …

AUS vs IND | Absolutely no stress: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to come good
4 years, 2 months ago

AUS vs IND | Absolutely no stress: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to come good

India TV News  

AUS vs IND | Absolutely no stress: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to come good Smith, who was named Test player of the decade this week, has managed just 10 runs in the first two matches, while Labuschagne could not capitalise on the starts with scores of 47, 6, 48 and 28 in the four innings so far. …

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath
4 years, 2 months ago

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath

India Today  

The last time when India defeated Australia in their own backyard, the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner was declared as the 'helping factor'. India is touring Down Under again and this time Steve Smith, David Warner and Australia's latest batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne are in the squad. He also did not shy away from talking about the flop …

AUS vs IND 1st Test: Marnus Labuschagne pulls off hilarious 'no run' leaves like Steve Smith
4 years, 3 months ago

AUS vs IND 1st Test: Marnus Labuschagne pulls off hilarious 'no run' leaves like Steve Smith

India TV News  

India's Ravichandran Ashwin led the bowling unit as Australia were restricted to just 191 on the second day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval. During his time at the crease, Labuschagne also showed his funny side, leaving the visitors bemused with his peculiar leaves, much like Steve Smith. The South Africa-born right-hander, the 'first-ever concussion substitute' in world …

Pink-ball Test: Watch - Marnus Labuschagne imitates Steve Smith in his shaky 47-run knock in Adelaide
4 years, 3 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Watch - Marnus Labuschagne imitates Steve Smith in his shaky 47-run knock in Adelaide

India Today  

Admiration for your seniors is a very important thing, be it any field, one can always learn from the experience of others. Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne's admiration for his senior Steve Smith is known to all. Labuschagne struggled in his 47-run knock and even tried to copy Steve Smith's style to get in the zone. The South Africa-born left balls …

Australia faces test of batting depth - Steve Smith - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months 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 …

Playing first-class cricket gives us slight advantage in Tests against India, says Marnus Labuschagne
4 years, 3 months ago

Playing first-class cricket gives us slight advantage in Tests against India, says Marnus Labuschagne

India TV News  

Australia's rising star Marnus Labuschagne believes that the home team will enjoy a slight advantage going into the Test series against India as most of its top-order players will be coming in after having played a fair amount of first-class cricket. "I will say that it's a slight advantage, four out of our top six have been playing Shield cricket …

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