Steve Smith to drop down Australian batter order and Cameron Green to miss summer after back surgery
2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith to drop down Australian batter order and Cameron Green to miss summer after back surgery

ABC  

Australia are set to name a new opening batter for the five-Test series against India and move Steve Smith down the order to replace injured all-rounder Cameron Green. Australia vs India Test series 1st Test: November 22-26 2nd Test: December 6-10 3rd Test: December 14-18 4th Test: December 26-30 5th Test: January 3-7 That seemingly left selectors with two options for the home series against India and subsequent tour of Sri Lanka: Either name a new all-rounder or push Smith down the order to replace Green. Bailey expected Mitch Marsh would be ready to help ease pressure on the big three quicks this summer after the decision to replace Green with a specialist opener seemingly left Australia short a pace option. Marsh's medium pace has been used sparingly since the all-rounder returned to the Test set-up last year, the burly West Australian bowling only 38 overs across his last seven Tests.

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

Fresh injury scare for Australia as Steve Smith exits nets after getting injured
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket
2 months ago

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket

Daily Mail  

David Warner has made a sensational U-turn over his retirement from Test cricket in January announcing that he is 'available' for selection for Australia's upcoming series Against India. In a rather bizarre interview, Warner told News Corp that he was 'dead serious' about the claim, with the 37-year-old also stepping back from Australia's ODI team despite continuing to play for …

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, …

Aussie cricket star Cameron Green gets HORROR news about his 'unique' health problem
2 months, 1 week ago

Aussie cricket star Cameron Green gets HORROR news about his 'unique' health problem

Daily Mail  

Australian Test selectors have a decision to make after confirmation superstar all-rounder Cameron Green requires back surgery to address a 'unique defect' in his back and will be sidelined for up to six months. With the surgery to stabilise the defect and reduce the risk of future recurrence, Green now faces an expected six-month recovery timeline 'Australian all-rounder Cameron Green …

Cameron Green to miss entire India Test series as back surgery on stress fracture confirmed
2 months, 1 week ago

Cameron Green to miss entire India Test series as back surgery on stress fracture confirmed

ABC  

Cameron Green will miss Australia's entire five-Test series against India after opting to undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his back. Cricket Australia confirmed the all-rounder would need about six months to recover from this week's procedure, meaning he will also miss the Test tour of Sri Lanka that begins in January. The all-rounder's absence is a big blow …

Cameron Green in doubt for India Test series as he weighs up back surgery
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cameron Green in doubt for India Test series as he weighs up back surgery

ABC  

Star all-rounder Cameron Green is considering back surgery that would see him miss Australia's five-Test series against India this summer. If Green does decide to have surgery, Australia's selectors would have to find a new batter to slot into the Test top six as they ponder a possible rejig to the batting line-up. While Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh can …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Australia’s Green named in team for first Windies Test
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s Green named in team for first Windies Test

The Hindu  

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will play in the first Test of a two-match series against West Indies later this month, the country’s cricket board said on Wednesday. “Cameron Green will come into the playing XI for the Test in Adelaide in a squad also containing Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw,” chief selector George Bailey said. Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins, …

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner

Associated Press  

Steve Smith was elevated to open the batting to make room for Cameron Green’s recall to Australia’s test XI after selectors opted not to pick a specialist to replace the retired David Warner for the series-opening match against West Indies. 4 in his first test since losing his spot as allrounder to Mitch Marsh last July The 13-player squad includes …

Michael Clarke makes a RIDICULOUS prediction about Steve Smith's future as Aussie cricket legends are split over whether he should replace David Warner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Clarke makes a RIDICULOUS prediction about Steve Smith's future as Aussie cricket legends are split over whether he should replace David Warner

Daily Mail  

Cricket greats Matthew Hayden and Mark Taylor are on different pages when it comes to David Warner's successor at Test level - but Michael Clarke has proved he is reading a different book altogether with an incredible claim about how Steve Smith will go opening the batting for Australia. Hayden, 52, has endorsed fellow Queenslander Matt Renshaw as the man …

Pat Cummins doesn't want Steve Smith to replace David Warner as opener
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins doesn't want Steve Smith to replace David Warner as opener

Firstpost  

Australia are in search of a new Test opener after David Warner’s retirement and while Steve Smith is “pretty keen” on doing the job, captain Pat Cummins would like one of his best batters to stay at the No. So first instinct isn’t probably to disrupt that.” The picture will become clear on Monday when Australian selectors will meet to …

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener

India Today  

Former all-rounder Shane Watson said that Cameron Green is the ideal candidate to replace David Warner as the Australian opener in Tests. Australia need to select Usman Khawaja’s opening partner after the left-handed Warner finishes playing his farewell Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, the veteran also said that Australia needs to take care of Green’s bowling. …

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test

India Today  

Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer explained why Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green should not be considered as makeshift openers to replace the under-fire David Warner. Langer believes that dropping a match-winner like Warner due to his poor form would be a knee-jerk reaction that the visitors do not need right now. "The Australian selectors have shown their …

Cameron Green might have an "outside chance" of playing first Test against India: Australia head coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Cameron Green might have an "outside chance" of playing first Test against India: Australia head coach

India TV News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald gave an update about star player Cameron Green's injury ahead of the first Test against India starting on February 9. According to McDonald, Green is making a quick recovery and has an "outside chance" of making it to the team's playing XI for the opening game. McDonald further spoke about opener David Warner being fully …

'That's not realistic': Australia coach reveals massive 'bowling' setback for visitors ahead of first Test against India
1 year, 10 months ago

'That's not realistic': Australia coach reveals massive 'bowling' setback for visitors ahead of first Test against India

Hindustan Times  

Team India will face Australia in a four-match Test series next month which will prove key to World Test Championship qualification scenario. However, ahead of the blockbuster series, Australia might already have received a setback as their star all-rounder Cameron Green might not be available to bowl in the opening Test. “It probably more likely if Cameron Green was fit …

Trouble for Australia as Green recommended to undergo surgery, Starc could miss 1st Test vs India
1 year, 11 months ago

Trouble for Australia as Green recommended to undergo surgery, Starc could miss 1st Test vs India

India TV News  

The Australian Cricket team is facing injury issues in the ongoing Test series against South Africa. The Aussie side has found itself in trouble after their star players Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc got ruled out of the third Test against the Proteas. However, the trouble seems to not settle away as Cameron Green is set to undergo surgery on …

Australia vs South Africa: Cameron Green out of Sydney Test with fractured finger
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia vs South Africa: Cameron Green out of Sydney Test with fractured finger

Firstpost  

Cameron Green took a nasty rap on his finger from fast bowler Anrich Nortje while batting on day two of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Australian allrounder Cameron Green on Wednesday was ruled out of the third Sydney Test against South Africa with a fractured finger, and he will not bowl again in Melbourne. The …

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith ruled out of white-ball contests due to an elbow problem
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith ruled out of white-ball contests due to an elbow problem

Firstpost  

Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson who failed to impress in the three-match Test series has replaced Steve Smith in the white-ball squad. Cricket Australia’s head of sports science and sports medicine, Alex Kountouris, said: “Steve has been experiencing some minor discomfort in his left elbow during the latter stages of the Test series in Pakistan and, given he had an injury with …

Injured Steve Smith out of white-ball series in Pakistan
2 years, 8 months ago

Injured Steve Smith out of white-ball series in Pakistan

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the white-ball series in Pakistan next week due to a left elbow injury. Legspinner Mitchell Swepson, who made his test debut against Pakistan, replaced Smith in the Australia squad which is due to play three one-day internationals and a one-off Twenty20 at Lahore. Alex Kountouris, Cricket Australia head of sports science …

Australia confident of Steve Smith's recovery for World Cup and Ashes
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia confident of Steve Smith's recovery for World Cup and Ashes

The Hindu  

The recurring elbow injury that has long plagued Steve Smith is gradually on the mend but selectors face a tricky balancing act managing the master batsman through the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series. READ | IPL 2021: Steve Smith set to play in IPL after recovering from injury Selectors chair George Bailey said on Thursday he was "really …

Steve Smith set to play in IPL 2021, Aaron Finch on track to recover in time for T20 World Cup
3 years, 4 months ago

Steve Smith set to play in IPL 2021, Aaron Finch on track to recover in time for T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Star Australian batsman Steve Smith, who had been sidelined due to an elbow injury, is expected to make a return during the IPL, while limited overs team skipper Aaron Finch is on track to recover in time for the T20 World Cup. The IPL, which had been suspended in May due to multiple COVID-19 cases in its bio-bubble, has …

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith hasn't been able to get in yet: Tim Paine says batting, fielding let Australia down
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith hasn't been able to get in yet: Tim Paine says batting, fielding let Australia down

India TV News  

Not enough runs on the board and dropping a number of catches led to Australia's eight-wicket defeat in the second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, said Australia skipper Tim Paine. Paine also credited the India bowlers saying they have been extremely disciplined and are executing the plans better than the Aussie batsmen have been. Paine said there won't …

India vs Australia: Tim Paine says Steve Smith ready despite stiff back; Cameron Green set to make Test debut
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Tim Paine says Steve Smith ready despite stiff back; Cameron Green set to make Test debut

Firstpost  

Australia skipper Tim Paine hosed down concerns over the fitness of star batsman Steve Smith ahead of the opening Test with India, and hinted struggling Joe Burns will keep his spot as opener. Adelaide: Australia skipper Tim Paine hosed down concerns over the fitness of star batsman Steve Smith on Wednesday ahead of the opening Test with India, and hinted …

Australia vs India: Tim Paine plays down Steve Smith 'sore back' concerns ahead of 1st Test
4 years ago

Australia vs India: Tim Paine plays down Steve Smith 'sore back' concerns ahead of 1st Test

India Today  

In a big boost to Australia's hopes, captain Tim Paine on Wednesday said he expects Steve Smith to overcome his 'sore back' issue after the star batsman withdrew from a training session on Tuesday in the lead up to the 1st Test against India. Speaking to the media on the eve of the much-anticipated Day-night Test in Adelaide, Tim Paine …

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, …

India vs Australia: Another injury scare for hosts as Steve Smith misses net session after tweaking back
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Another injury scare for hosts as Steve Smith misses net session after tweaking back

India Today  

Australia star Steve Smith is under an injury cloud ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series after he missed a habitual net at the team's main training session ahead of the first Test against India in Adelaide. An injury to Steve Smith would be a major concern for the hosts and their already decimated batting line up. Notably, Australia is already without …

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

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