Steve Smith signs with English county Sussex ahead of Ashes
1 year, 11 months ago

Steve Smith signs with English county Sussex ahead of Ashes

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Steve Smith will play three county games for Sussex against Worcester, Leicestershire, and Glamorgan and will join Indian star, Cheteshwar Pujara. London: Australia Test star Steve Smith will prepare for this year’s Ashes with a short stint at English county side Sussex, the club announced on Thursday. “To have arguably the world’s best batter play for Sussex just before an eagerly awaited Ashes Test series is great for us and the County Championship,” he said. “Being able to attract a player of Steve Smith’s calibre is a massive statement and will be of great benefit to our young homegrown players, particularly our crop of talented young batters.” Smith joins India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who previously agreed a return to Sussex for the 2023 season.

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'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
1 week, 3 days 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 …

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

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
9 months, 1 week 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 …

'I am not in a hurry to...': Steve Smith opens up about his retirement plans
1 year ago

'I am not in a hurry to...': Steve Smith opens up about his retirement plans

India TV News  

Australia batter Steve Smith is gearing up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan. Smith hasn't been a regular in T20s but is striving hard to become one and also played a couple of matches soon after the World Cup final in the T20I series against India. I think the boys feel like they're in a good place and …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval

India TV News  

The greatest modern Test batter Steve Smith had a mixed day on the field with the bat on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Oval as he scored 71 runs and was the lone batter for his side. Smith got out for 71 but he managed to achieve a massive feat on the …

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test
1 year, 4 months ago

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the fifth Ashes Test turned out to be an attritional affair with Australia choosing to blunt out the England attack and ending up with a 12-run lead. It was some lower order effort that pushed Australia past England's total and talismanic batter Steve Smith is the one who led it. Menon's decision was initially met with …

Ashes 2023: James Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for Manchester Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: James Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for Manchester Test

India Today  

Veteran pacer James Anderson has been called up to the England squad for the fourth men's Ashes Test, which begins on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. Anderson was given a break during England's triumph in the third Test at Headingley, where he had taken three wickets at an average of 75.33 in the first two matches of the series. Prior …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms

The Hindu  

When Australia’s Steve Smith last played a Test match at Headingley, he was just one red-ball cap into his celebrated career and thought of mainly as a leg-spinner. But when Smith takes the field at Yorkshire’s headquarters on Thursday for the third match of the Ashes series, he will be winning his 100th cap as arguably the outstanding batter of …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Cummins has ‘moved past’ Stokes’ Headingley heroics
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Cummins has ‘moved past’ Stokes’ Headingley heroics

The Hindu  

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that England counterpart Ben Stokes’ match-winning 2019 hundred at Headingley will be a thing of the past during this week’s Ashes clash in Leeds. Cummins’ men have arrived for a third Test starting on Thursday 2-0 up in the five-match series after wins at Edgbaston and Lord’s. Headingley, however, has been the scene …

India, Ashwin continue to be No1 in Test rankings; Williamson topples Root
1 year, 5 months ago

India, Ashwin continue to be No1 in Test rankings; Williamson topples Root

The Hindu  

Team India and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin remained number one in the latest ICC Test Rankings even as New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson replaced Joe Root as the top-ranked batter. Smith surges ahead but Williamson tops Test rankings Former England Test skipper Root has slipped to fifth position, allowing Williamson to regain the top spot. Australia batter Steve Smith has made …

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 …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith's advice turned things around for Australia on Day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith's advice turned things around for Australia on Day 2

Firstpost  

England were in command until Tea break on Day 2 of the second Test before losing way to Australia’s short-ball strategy. England were in complete control of proceedings on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Lord’s on Thursday. You ask most of the fast bowlers, they probably wouldn’t want to keep charging in and bowling short stuff, …

Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test

Firstpost  

Australia preyed on England’s determination to stick to aggressive ‘Bazball’ cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during a chaotic session in the second Test at Lord’s on Thursday. England, enjoying the best batting conditions of the match, were well placed at 188-1 in reply to Australia’s first innings 416, with the visitors’ spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, off …

Steve Smith scores 32nd Test hundred, 12th in Ashes
1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Smith scores 32nd Test hundred, 12th in Ashes

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith scored a hundred against England during the second Ashes Test on Thursday at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. AS IT HAPPENED | ENGLAND VS AUSTRALIA, LORD’S ASHES TEST, DAY 2 Smith also goes level with Jack Hobbs for the second-most hundreds in Ashes, Don Bradman leads the list with 19 tons. Earlier on day 1, Smith …

Only behind Virat Kohli! Steve Smith achieves huge milestone amid carnage on Day 1 of Lord's Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Only behind Virat Kohli! Steve Smith achieves huge milestone amid carnage on Day 1 of Lord's Ashes Test

India TV News  

Australian cricket team had a statement-making first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's following their thrilling win in the series opener at Edgbaston. As always, it was Steve Smith who was the highest run-scorer for Australia as he remained unbeaten on 85 while Travis Head played the enforcer's role to perfection as the visitors smashed 339 runs for …

‘Cummins may rotate himself in the latter half of Ashes’: Gillespie wary of skipper's workload, says 'they have Smith'
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Cummins may rotate himself in the latter half of Ashes’: Gillespie wary of skipper's workload, says 'they have Smith'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie is no stranger to the Ashes or English conditions. The current head coach of South Australia and Adelaide Strikers in BBL discusses England’s Bazball, how sticking to that aggressive batting could cause problems for their pace attack, and how to counter it. He knows England players will come hard at him and I think …

Ashes 2023: Pressure is on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne heading into Lord's Test, says Kevin Pietersen
1 year, 5 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, 6 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 …

Ashes 2023: England look to extend Bazball dominance over arch-rivals and Test champions Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England look to extend Bazball dominance over arch-rivals and Test champions Australia

India Today  

At least this year, no one has asked an Australian cricketer if he felt India-Australia rivalry has become bigger than the Ashes. Australia are heading into the Ashes as the world Test champions while England are playing like world champions in the longest format of the game, having won 11 of their last 13 Tests. STOKES PROMISES MORE BAZBALL Bazball …

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 …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

The Hindu  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

Associated Press  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

England have plans ready to keep Steve Smith quiet during Ashes: Ollie Pope
1 year, 6 months ago

England have plans ready to keep Steve Smith quiet during Ashes: Ollie Pope

India Today  

England are looking for a way to burst Steve Smith's Ashes bubble, according to Ollie Pope, after the star Australian scored another century in the World Test Championship final. Smith will look to replicate his performance from the 2019 Ashes series in England, where he scored 774 runs in four Tests, and Pope suggested that the hosts may look for …

'Best Test player of this generation': Virat Kohli's king-sized remark on Steve Smith ahead of WTC Final
1 year, 6 months ago

'Best Test player of this generation': Virat Kohli's king-sized remark on Steve Smith ahead of WTC Final

Hindustan Times  

Team India will take on Australia in the final of the World Test Championship, as Rohit Sharma's men aim to end a 10-year drought for an ICC title. Team India batter Virat Kohli, however, has now pointed out another major challenge for Indian bowlers as well, as he talked in detail about the Australia's Steve Smith. Virat Kohli with Steve …

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
1 year, 6 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 …

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  

James Anderson failed to take the field for Lancashire on Friday in what England will hope is merely a precautionary measure ahead of next month’s Ashes series and not a prelude to a repeat of the 2019 campaign against archrival Australia. England faces Ireland in a one-off Test at Lord’s next month before the first of a five-match Ashes series …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test: Smith helps Australia take slender lead at The Oval
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test: Smith helps Australia take slender lead at The Oval

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourist frustrated England by establishing a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday. England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test scorecard It looked as if England would enjoy a sizeable advantage as veteran seamer Stuart Broad sparked a slump that saw Australia …

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, …

India vs Australia: R Ashwin dismisses Steve Smith twice in Delhi Test
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: R Ashwin dismisses Steve Smith twice in Delhi Test

India Today  

India hit back in the morning session of Day 3 in the 2nd Test match, picking up three early wickets against Australia in Delhi. Steve Smith, the batter that Australia had pinned their hopes on against spin, was trapped by Ashwin in front of the wickets. Bowlers dismissing Steve Smith most times in Tests: 9 : Stuart Broad 8 : …

Now counties are chasing Mitchell Starc
1 year, 11 months ago

Now counties are chasing Mitchell Starc

Daily Mail  

Usman Khawaja is among the players that have made themselves available A posse of Australians could follow Steve Smith by signing up for pre-Ashes practice in the County Championship this summer. Usman Khawaja, who hit a Test-best 195no against South Africa this month, has made himself available for an early-season stint while the MoS understands counties have directly approached two …

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 5: Australia beats England by two wickets, Cummins shines with 44 not out at Edgbaston
1 year, 11 months ago

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 5: Australia beats England by two wickets, Cummins shines with 44 not out at Edgbaston

The Hindu  

Ashes - 1st Test Day 4 Review Stuart Broad revived England’s hopes of winning an enthralling opening Ashes test with a superb late burst just when Australia appeared to have taken the upper hand on Monday. Australia’s opener David Warner and first innings centurion Usman Khawaja looked rock-solid in putting on 61 before Warner edged a beauty from Ollie Robinson …

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia 14/0 (4 overs) trails England by 379 at stumps; Root hits 30th hundred
1 year, 11 months ago

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 1: Australia 14/0 (4 overs) trails England by 379 at stumps; Root hits 30th hundred

The Hindu  

Ashes 1st Test Preview English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It has reached the stage where England’s players will chase quick runs and fast wickets or adopt aggressive field placings whether they’re playing a cricket minnow or the world champion. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way …

Ex-Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir signs for Gloucestershire
2 years, 8 months ago

Ex-Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir signs for Gloucestershire

The Hindu  

English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday it had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire’s County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset. Amir, who received a five-year ban from cricket for his part in a …

Ashes 4th Test: Australia 126-3 after rainswept Day 1
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes 4th Test: Australia 126-3 after rainswept Day 1

India TV News  

Highlights Runs and wickets came more frequently in the final passage of play after Tea Stuart Broad justified selection with big wicket of Warner and was most threatening English bowler Harris and Warner put on 50 for the first wicket before Broad made the breakthrough The Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test could only see 21 overs bowled in …

Ashes 2021-22: Steve Smith surprised by Broad's limited role in series
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Steve Smith surprised by Broad's limited role in series

India TV News  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith on Monday said England pacer Stuart Broad's limited role in the ongoing Ashes series has left even the home team "surprised". Broad, who has snared 526 Test wickets for England in 150 games, only featured in the Adelaide match, missing out on the opening and Boxing Day Tests. While Broad is in line to bowl …

Stokes a viable option for England captaincy - Atherton
2 years, 11 months ago

Stokes a viable option for England captaincy - Atherton

The Hindu  

Amid stinging criticism of Joe Root's captaincy in the wake of England's meek surrender in the Ashes series, former skipper Mike Atherton said all-rounder Ben Stokes is a viable alternative to replace the Yorkshireman. Atherton also said coach Chris Silverwood should be shown the door after the series, which Australia have already wrapped up with two matches to spare. This …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, Australia vs England 3rd Test Day 1: Hosts in command, trail by 124 runs
2 years, 11 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, Australia vs England 3rd Test Day 1: Hosts in command, trail by 124 runs

Firstpost  

Check out LIVE cricket score of the third Ashes Test being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia vs England 3rd Test preview: Australia will give fast bowler Scott Boland a Test debut in the third Ashes match beginning Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground while England has made four changes to its side. “It’s a luxury to have someone …

The Ashes | Smith, lower order guide Australia to commanding 473-9 before England stumble
3 years ago

The Ashes | Smith, lower order guide Australia to commanding 473-9 before England stumble

The Hindu  

Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to hit three centuries in day-night Test matches while captain Steve Smith missed out on a ton as Australia strangled England with a powerful total of 473-9 declared in the second Ashes Test on Friday. Labuschagne made 103 and Smith scored 93 before Australia's tailenders knocked off some quick runs against England's worn-out bowlers …

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Australia dominates day 2 as England limps to 17-2
3 years ago

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Australia dominates day 2 as England limps to 17-2

The Hindu  

Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to hit three centuries in day-night test matches while captain Steve Smith missed out on a ton as Australia strangled England with a powerful total of 473-9 declared in the second Ashes test on Friday. Labuschagne made 103 and Smith scored 93 before Australia's tail-enders knocked off some quick runs against England's worn-out bowlers …

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

Ashes 2nd Test: Atherton questions Smith's leadership and England's selection
3 years ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Atherton questions Smith's leadership and England's selection

India TV News  

Highlights Steve Smith stepped in as Australia stand-in captain after Cummins was ruled out for 2nd Test Cummins was ruled out before the start when he was deemed a close contact of a Covid-19 case Back in 2018, Smith lost captaincy & was banned for a year after getting embroiled in ball tampering Former England captain Michael Atherton has questioned …

Ashes: Steve Smith to captain Australia as Pat Cummins ruled out of Adelaide day-night Test due to Covid scare
3 years ago

Ashes: Steve Smith to captain Australia as Pat Cummins ruled out of Adelaide day-night Test due to Covid scare

India Today  

Australia suffered a huge blow, hours ahead of the start of the 2nd Ashes Test in Adelaide as their captain Pat Cummins was ruled out after being deemed as a close contact of a Covid-19 positive person. Steve Smith, who was appointed as vice-captain ahead of the big-ticket series, will lead Australia in the day-night Test, starting December 16. Despite …

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 …

Cummins to draw late Ashes inspiration from absent Paine
3 years ago

Cummins to draw late Ashes inspiration from absent Paine

The Hindu  

Australia's Pat Cummins will contact Tim Paine before the Ashes opener on Wednesday seeking some late inspiration ahead of the fast bowler's debut as captain against England at the Gabba. Paine, who resigned from the captaincy over a 'sexting' scandal last month, led Australia to their first retention of the urn in England for nearly 20 years at the drawn …

Ashes: England name 12-man squad for 1st Test at Gabba, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow miss out
3 years ago

Ashes: England name 12-man squad for 1st Test at Gabba, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow miss out

India Today  

England named a 12-man squad on the eve of the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. While wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler confirmed on Tuesday that James Anderson will be rested for the 1st Test as a precautionary measure, considering the day-night Test that immediately follows the series opener, it seems England have preferred Ollie …

Australian Ashes team confirmed for first Test, with Travis Head picked ahead of Usman Khawaja at number five
3 years ago

Australian Ashes team confirmed for first Test, with Travis Head picked ahead of Usman Khawaja at number five

ABC  

Australia has named its team for the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, with South Australia's Travis Head preferred for the last batting spot ahead of Queensland veteran Usman Khawaja. Key points: Australian Test captain Pat Cummins says it was a "tight" call to take Travis Head over Usman Khawaja for the number five batting spot for the …

England desperate to contain Australia's Steve Smith in men's Ashes series, Ben Stokes makes return in tour match
3 years ago

England desperate to contain Australia's Steve Smith in men's Ashes series, Ben Stokes makes return in tour match

ABC  

England's bowlers are making it no secret they are working on ways to keep Australian vice-captain Steve Smith "quiet" following his heroics in the 2019 men's Ashes series. Key points: Chris Woakes says England cannot let Smith get comfortable when batting Ben Stokes returned for England in an intra-squad match, taking 2-31 from 10 overs The match is England's final …

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