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 harsh Asked whether he wants to captain Australia again – with the Aussies currently being led by Tim Paine who oversaw a series-levelling victory over India in Perth – Smith added: "At the moment I am happy where I'm at. READ: Smith, Warner play together for first time since ban "There was the potential for something to happen and it went out onto the field and I had the opportunity to stop it at that point, rather than say I don't want to know anything about it.

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Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there

ABC  

At 1:29pm in Brisbane, Steve Smith hit an on-drive. That was the day he became the real Steve Smith, plunderer of runs at an historic level and one of the most oddly elegant batters we've ever seen. As a nervy morning turned into a joyous afternoon at the Gabba, it was also clear what an incredibly positive influence Head was …

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured

India Today  

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith left the nets after getting hit on his finger during practice. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Earlier, 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 …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months, 2 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's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Steve Smith has finally addressed his decision not to open in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. He will return to the No. 4 position and will not open against India. Smith stated that he was not particularly fixated on any specific batting position when captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald asked him earlier this month, but he preferred …

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand
10 months ago

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith's woes as Australia's new opening batter continued as the veteran scored just nine runs and burnt a review in New Zealand. New Zealand flipped the script on decades of Australian trans-Tasman Test dominance on day three in Christchurch, cashing in on a day that held rich promise. The Australia star has struggled as David Warner's replacement at the …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 4 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 …

Australia's Steve Smith gears up for WTC Final against India: Excited for next two months of action
1 year, 9 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 calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia

India TV News  

Steve Smith, just like so many times in the past, has come up in Warner's defence and said that Cricket Australia's lifetime ban on Warner is fundamentally wrong, and for the team, he continues to be a leader. Warner on Wednesday withdrew the bid to overturn his lifetime captaincy ban, saying the review panel wanted him to go through "public …

Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban

India TV News  

Highlights Warner was slammed with a lifelong leadership ban Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics Warner has been looked upon as a possible candidate for Australia's vacant ODI captain's post David Warner's lifetime leadership ban could be lifted as Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics, according to a report.The 35-year-old, who is …

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 …

Resurfacing ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith for Australia captaincy: Mark Taylor
3 years, 7 months ago

Resurfacing ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith for Australia captaincy: Mark Taylor

The Hindu  

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor believes the 2018 ball-tampering scandal "won't go away" ever and its recent resurfacing will affect Steve Smith's chances of regaining the Test captaincy. However, the episode resurfaced recently when Cameron Bancroft, who was banned for nine months for his role, stated that whether the Australian bowlers knew of the plan to use a sandpaper on …

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the sandpapergate resurfaced due to Cameron Bancroft's controversial interview, a lot of question are being asked about it. Be it regarding the future of Bancroft-- who was one of the three Australian players found guilty-- or the chances of Steve Smith becoming the captain once again, the chatter around the topic is on a constant rise. Australia's Steve …

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate
3 years, 7 months ago

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate

India TV News  

Repercussions of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal incident in a Cape Town Test against host South Africa is going to keep recurring forever, David Saker, who was Australia's bowling coach at the time, has said while admitting that it was a "monumental mistake". The incident returned to the headlines a few days ago after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the …

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics
3 years, 7 months ago

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has hinted there had to be wider knowledge about ball-tampering during the 'Sandpaper Gate' incident in 2018 in the Cape Town Test between Australia and South Africa than just the trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and the opener himself. In March 2018, Bancroft was caught on camera trying to change the condition of the ball …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action
4 years ago

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action

India Today  

Australia are getting desperate in their quest for victory in the Sydney Test against India and the proof of that came in the unsportsmanlike behaviour of former captain Steve Smith on Day 5. An incident came to light on Monday when Steve Smith was caught on the stump camera scuffing up the batsman's guard on purpose during the drinks break …

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

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 …

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith misses net session ahead of Adelaide opener due to sore back
4 years ago

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith misses net session ahead of Adelaide opener due to sore back

India TV News  

Australia's premier 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. After having warmed up for 10 minutes with his teammates by doing a few stretching exercises and running drills at the Adelaide Oval, Smith skipped the …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith faces injury scare ahead of first Test in Adelaide
4 years ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith faces injury scare ahead of first Test in Adelaide

India TV News  

Australia, who are already struggling from a host of injuries in their squad, could face another big hurdle as they gear up for the Test series. The side's premier batsman Steve Smith missed the training session at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday as he suffered from back soreness. Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Aaron Finch, …

Processes to go through before Steve Smith becomes captain again, says Justin Langer
4 years, 1 month ago

Processes to go through before Steve Smith becomes captain again, says Justin Langer

India TV News  

Australia head coach Justin Langer has stated that there are some processes to go through before prolific batsman Steve Smith could lead the national side again. "Of course, we talked about a number of things," Langer told Fox Sports, when asked if Smith, who has led Australia in 51 ODIs, 34 Tests and eight T20Is, was talked about in the …

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 …

'I made a big mistake': Australia's Cameron Bancroft on his ball-tampering shame
4 years, 8 months ago

'I made a big mistake': Australia's Cameron Bancroft on his ball-tampering shame

Daily Mail  

Eight months on and the noise of that unforgiving Edgbaston crowd is still ringing in Cameron Bancroft’s ears. But on the field, I couldn’t have pictured in 1,000 years that that’s what was going to happen.’ The recent Amazon Prime series The Test makes painful viewing for Cameron Bancroft Bancroft is, of course, recalling the atmosphere at last August’s Ashes …

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal
4 years, 9 months ago

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal

The Hindu  

Australian cricketers had gone “out of control” and turned “pretty average people” two-three years before the ball-tampering scandal, says former ICC Elite Panel umpire Ian Gould, who was the TV official in the infamous Cape Town Test of 2018. Gould, who retired after last year’s World Cup, relayed what had been spotted on the TV -- Cameron Bancroft putting sandpaper …

Smith’s leadership ban ends
4 years, 9 months ago

Smith’s leadership ban ends

The Hindu  

A two-year leadership ban slapped on Steve Smith after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa ended on Sunday, leaving the master batsman free to skipper Australia again. Not clear There have been calls for Smith to take over the Test reins from Tim Paine, but it remains unclear whether he wants to, with the 35-year-old batsman seemingly intent on playing …

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia after two-year ban ends
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia after two-year ban ends

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Smith told Channel Nine television’s Sports Sunday he is doing his best to stay mentally and physically fit, training in his home gym, going on 10 kilometer runs and practising the guitar. Read: Shastri: …

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends

Firstpost  

Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly on Sunday, leaving him eligible to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Sydney: Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Smith told Channel Nine television’s Sports Sunday …

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
4 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands on Wednesday, less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground. They will be playing in a series-deciding third Twenty20 international against South Africa in front of an expected capacity crowd where “maximum security” will be in place to prevent any …

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 …

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives

The Hindu  

Cricket South Africa’s interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to “respect” Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. “I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don’t go overboard with these things,” Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive

India TV News  

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to "respect" Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. "I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don't go overboard with these things," Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Lack of leadership led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting
4 years, 10 months ago

Lack of leadership led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

The Hindu  

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis had led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018. “I was a bit worried that with a lot of the experience going out of our team at the same time, that there would be a bit …

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 …

'Is that what happened?': Smith blocks out boos in MCG test
5 years ago

'Is that what happened?': Smith blocks out boos in MCG test

The Hindu  

It’s the biggest event on Australia’s cricket calendar, the opening day of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. READ | Smith eyes century as Australia takes control against NZ Walking to the crease at the fall of Australia’s second wicket, in front of a record crowd of more than 80,000 — the biggest attendance ever for a day’s …

Australia batsman Steve Smith shrugs off Nicholas Pooran getting a lighter ban for ball-tampering
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia batsman Steve Smith shrugs off Nicholas Pooran getting a lighter ban for ball-tampering

Firstpost  

West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran was given a four-game ban by the ICC for ball tampering against Afghanistan. Steve Smith, in comparison, received a Test ban by ICC and 12 months by Cricket Australia for his role at Newlands last year. Melbourne: Former Australia captain Steve Smith, who was banned for a year for ball-tampering, says he does not feel hard …

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 …

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Langer unsure if Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Langer unsure if Smith wants Australia captaincy back

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Bizarre! Fire forces early lunch in Shield clash in Australia
5 years, 3 months ago

Bizarre! Fire forces early lunch in Shield clash in Australia

Hindustan Times  

The first day’s play of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Tasmania was interrupted due to fire behind the players’ pavilion. As per a report in Cricket.com.au, the on-field umpire spotted the fire and signalled the delivery a dead ball after Australia Test pacer Jackson Bird delivered the penultimate ball of the 26th over. In 2017, New South …

Ashes 2019: Australia star Steve Smith set to return in tour match after concussion
5 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2019: Australia star Steve Smith set to return in tour match after concussion

The Hindu  

Steve Smith is set to make his return to action in a tour match against Derbyshire after the Australia star batted for the first time on Sunday since being concussed. Smith, one of the world’s leading batsmen, was ruled out of the third Ashes Test at Headingley with concussion after being hit by a 92 mph bouncer from England fast …

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes
5 years, 4 months ago

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes

Daily Mail  

It is easy to be wise after the event, but I believe everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck by that nasty blow on the neck by Jofra Archer at Lord's. Everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck on the neck I'm certainly not taking the situation lightly. I was not surprised …

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 …

Ashes 2019, England vs Australia - 1st Test: Steve Smith moving on from ball-tampering ban with 'one of my best hundreds'
5 years, 5 months ago

Ashes 2019, England vs Australia - 1st Test: Steve Smith moving on from ball-tampering ban with 'one of my best hundreds'

The Hindu  

Steve Smith relished the opportunity to quickly put his Test lay-off behind him with one of his best Australia centuries in the longest format. Australia was rocking on the first day of the Ashes opener at Edgbaston either side of Smith's arrival at number four, reduced to 122-8 as Stuart Broad dominated for England. A magnificent knock of 144 off …

Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles
5 years, 7 months ago

Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles

Daily Mail  

There will not be a touchier, feelier team at this World Cup than Australia. Australia are in the process of welcoming back shamed duo Steve Smith and David Warner Australia coach Justin Langer was never averse to a word with opposition batsmen during his 105-Test career, but circumstances persuaded him to adopt a gentler tone when his team arrived in …

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