4 months, 1 week ago

Avoid provoking Virat Kohli in BGT: Watson warns Australia

Perth: Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he feels the intensity the celebrated Indian batter derives from provocations brings the best out of him. "And, that is where Australia have to leave him alone and hope he doesn't bring the intensity -- nine out of 10 intensity -- to every ball." Kohli has played 13 Tests in Australia since 2011, amassing 1,352 runs at an average of 54.08, including six centuries and four fifties, with a top score of 169. 'Smith wasn't actually batting at his best as an opener' When the discussion turned to Australian batting, Watson backed Steve Smith to bring the very best of him against the formidable Indian bowling attack.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among several high-profile cricketers playing in the Ranji Trophy in the immediate aftermath of their disastrous tour of Australia, and could be asked to play at least one of India A’s matches against England Lions that get underway on 30 May. India’s international run in the 2023-24 season, which included Test series losses against …

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will keep out the young guys coming through: Shane Watson reminds just how good they still are

Hindustan Times

For Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, winning the Champions Trophy was a new career high. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrate their 3rd ICC trophy together after India won the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 culminated in a triumphant victory for India, with the Men in Blue claiming the title for a third time. …

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International Masters League: Sachin Tendulkar's fifty in vain as Australia beat India by 95 runs

Deccan Chronicle

Vadodara: Sachin Tendulkar's 64-run knock went in vain as a dominant Australia crushed India by a huge margin of 95 runs in their International Masters League contest here. Set an imposing target of 270, India folded for a mere 174 in 20 overs and Tendulkar's 33-ball innings, studded with seven fours and four sixes, was the only bright spot for …

Watch: Virat Kohli gives heartwarming send-off hug to retiring Steve Smith

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Virat Kohli gives heartwarming send-off hug to retiring Steve Smith

India Today

After Australia were eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith shared a touching moment. pic.twitter.com/vA960iJqvu Vandana Singh March 6, 2025 Steve Smith’s knock in vain Steve Smith played a valiant knock of 73 runs off 96 balls, including four fours and a six, against India in Dubai. Smith later shared that Test cricket remains a …

Virat Kohli crowned greatest-ever ODI cricketer by Clarke after Dubai masterclass: ‘Delivers when it matters the most’

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli crowned greatest-ever ODI cricketer by Clarke after Dubai masterclass: ‘Delivers when it matters the most’

Hindustan Times

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke lavished praise on Virat Kohli for controlling the chase in the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy semi-final. Kohli frustrated the Australian team with his exemplary running between the wickets, as he didn't rely solely on boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving. His presence in the middle allowed India to put pressure on Australia as he didn't allow …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

India storms into Champions Trophy final – Virat Kohli’s 84 steals the show

Live Mint

Virat Kohli’s composed 84 off 98 balls guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday. India’s victory shifts final venue to Dubai India's victory means the final of the eight-team tournament will now be held at this venue instead of Lahore, the original host, as Rohit Sharma's team has opted not to travel …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact

India Today

Australia captain Steve Smith survived a close call during the semi-final against India on Tuesday, March 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy: India vs Australia Updates Watch the video here: Smith used his reprieve to good advantage as he brought up his half century. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja provided India with crucial scalps in the middle overs as …

1 month, 1 week ago

Why Aussie skipper Steve Smith 'isn't worried' ahead of Champions Trophy opener against England

Daily Mail

Australia will field a very different looking side in Lahore Despite the absence of three key quicks, stand-in skipper Steve Smith has boldly declared he is 'not worried' ahead of Australia's Champions Trophy opener against England on Saturday. Regular captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are almost impossible to replace - but Smith is looking forward to seeing …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli in all-time list, as Australia dismantle Sri Lanka in first ODI

India TV News

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the finest players of the current generation. Revered as one of the best fielders in world cricket, Steve Smith recently captured the spotlight after he surpassed India's Virat Kohli in the list of players with the most outfield catches across formats. Furthermore, the five names above Smith are Mahela …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. He looked equally assured against spin this time, rarely …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Steve Smith and Alex Carey remained unbeaten as Australia posted 330/3 in 80 overs at Stumps on Day 2, in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 257 in the ongoing second Test, in Galle on Friday. A back-and-forth day of Test cricket on the first day of the second Test match …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred

India TV News

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith hit his 36th Test century against Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium. He now shares the 36 Test centuries mark with Rahul Dravid and Joe Root and is tied with the England international for the most Test tons among active players. This century also marked Smith's 48th international hundred across formats, putting him alongside Dravid …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past Ponting, becomes Australia's leading Test run-scorer in Asia

India Today

Star Australian batter Steve Smith went past legendary Ricky Ponting to become Australia's highest Test run scorer in the Asian subcontinent. Smith became Australia's highest run scorer in the Asian subcontinent just a day after breaking Ponting's record for the most Test catches by an Australian outfielder. The Australian batter required 27 runs to overtake Ponting's tally of 1,889 runs …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith slams 36th Test hundred, levels with Joe Root and India legend

India Today

Star Australia batter Steve Smith got levelled with Joe Root and Rahul Dravid as he slammed 36th Test century of his career in the second match against Sri Lanka on Friday, February 7 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Smith, who’s captaining Australia in the series in Pat Cummins’ absence, continued his rich form and reached the landmark on Day 2 …

1 month, 3 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, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Abhishek Sharma's whirlwind 135 rated above Virat Kohli's 82-run epic against Pakistan: 'If anyone's played better...'

Hindustan Times

Young Abhishek Sharma captured the world's attention with his breathtaking innings of 135 against England in the 5th T20I against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, but is it the greatest T20I knock of all time? In fact, Vaughan has ranked Abhishek's century among the greatest innings ever played, placing it alongside those of the game's most legendary figures – a …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing

Hindustan Times

Feb 2 - Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy. Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing The Australians were not required to bat again after posting a mammoth 654-6 in the first innings to …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win

India Today

Australia's stand-in skipper and veteran batter Steven Smith has backed Usman Khawaja to retain his spot as an opener for the upcoming Ashes series against England, following Khawaja’s outstanding performance in Australia's dominant victory over Sri Lanka. Smith even highlighted how facing the likes of India's Jasprit Bumrah is as tough a challenge can get for a Test batter, reasoning …

2 months ago

'Virat Kohli has played 5 more innings than Steve Smith and...': Ex-opener sums up IND great's decline

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith scored his 36th Test century as he and Usman Khawaja powered a dominant performance from Australia in the first of the two-match series in Sri Lanka. Steve Smith now has five career Test centuries than Virat Kohli Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Smith now has five more centuries than Virat Kohli despite the latter …

2 months ago

Not Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting rates Steve Smith ‘best player of his generation’

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Virat Kohli and Steve Smith have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent months. Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, members of the modern cricketing generation’s ‘Fab Four’, have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent months. With Smith becoming the 15th batter overall to join the 10,000-run club in Test cricket as well as the fourth Australian, his former captain Ricky Ponting rated him …

2 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders

ABC

The axing of Sam Konstas was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. The Sri Lankans had an almighty caught behind appeal in the middle session after Prabath Jayasuriya got one past Usman Khawaja's bat. Australia's Steve Smith brought up multiple career milestones in the first innings against …

1st Test: Australia record-breaking 654, Sri Lanka batting collapse highlights Day 2

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2 months ago

1st Test: Australia record-breaking 654, Sri Lanka batting collapse highlights Day 2

India Today

Usman Khawaja's maiden Test double hundred, mixed with stunning centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis, put Australia in command of the first Test match in Galle. Mitchell Starc, and the spin bowling duo of Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon, picked one wicket each, reducing Sri Lanka to 44/3 at the end of Day 2's play. They eclipsed the previous …

2 months ago

David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player"

Hindustan Times

Galle, : Former cricketer David Warner on Wednesday showered praise on top Australia batter Steve Smith and called him an "amazing" cricket player. David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player" Smith made history on Wednesday, scoring his 35th Test century and also becoming only the fourth Australia batter to touch the 10,000 run mark in …

2 months ago

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Hindustan Times

Galle, : Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player. Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record In the opening Test on Wednesday against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith first got the monkey off his …

2 months 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 …

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

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2 months ago

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith completed a milestone day in Galle on Wednesday in the opening Test match of the series against Sri Lanka. Australia's captain Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle Smith, who is leading the visiting side …

2 months ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Milestone man Smith got three runs off spinner Nishan Peiris to reach his third ton in four matches as he took off his baggy green and raised his bat …

2 months ago

Steve Smith joins elite 10,000-run club as Australia dominate opening day in Sri Lanka

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2 months ago

Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle

Hindustan Times

Jan 29 - Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle Stand-in skipper Smith combined with …

2 months ago

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

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Steve Smith ends wait for 10,000-run mark in Tests, becomes second-quickest Australian to reach milestone

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2 months ago

Steve Smith ends wait for 10,000-run mark in Tests, becomes second-quickest Australian to reach milestone

Hindustan Times

The first Sri Lanka vs Australia Test match in Galle was a much-awaited one for stand-in captain Steven Smith, as he entered the series on 9999 Test runs and on the precipice of becoming only the fourth Australian batter to score 10,000 runs in the format. Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket on day one …

2 months ago

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club

Live Mint

Steve Smith became the 15th batter in history of cricket to complete 10000 runs in Test cricket on day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Galle. In the process, the stand-in-captain also became the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10000 Test runs in the list which includes greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky …

2 months ago

Steve Smith reaches 10k test runs Club as Australia dominates Sri Lanka in first test match at Galle, Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Australia’s batters feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle on Wednesday. Smith etched his name in the record books by becoming only the 15th player in history – and the fourth Australian – to surpass 10,000 Test runs, joining the elite company of Allan Border, Steve …

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

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2 months ago

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle

Galle: Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket as Australia reached 145-2 at lunch on day one of the first match against Sri Lanka. Head, promoted to the top of the order in place of teenager Sam Konstas for his ability against spin, attacked early to put Sri Lanka on the back foot. Sri Lanka struck …

2 months ago

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle

ABC

Steve Smith has achieved one of cricket's great feats, scoring his 10,000th Test run. Needing just one run, Smith brought up the milestone on his first delivery, skipping down the wicket and punching a single to mid-on, on the opening day of Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Live: Australia in control of first day against Sri Lanka …

2 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja combine for twin centuries on day one of first Test

ABC

Australia's batters have enjoyed a day out in Galle, as Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith kicked off the Test series against Sri Lanka with centuries. Key Events STUMPS: Australia 2-330 18 hours ago Here comes the rain 18 hours ago Another Test century for Steve Smith 18 hours ago Show all key events First Test Live: Sri Lanka vs Australia …

2 months ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Milestone man Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja tons deflate Sri Lanka

India Today

Australia dominated proceedings on Day 1 of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, riding on centuries from veteran opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in captain Steve Smith. Earlier in the day, Smith reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming the second-fastest Australian batter to achieve the milestone after Ricky Ponting. His third in the last four matches, and the 35th of …

2 months ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith goes past Sunil Gavaskar with 35th Test century

India Today

Steve Smith went past the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in the list of batters with most Test hundreds. With 35 hundreds to show for his efforts, Smith is only behind Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Joe Root and Rahul Dravid. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights Smith also went past Steve Waugh and Allan Border …

2 months ago

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list

India Today

Australia’s star batter and stand-in skipper Steve Smith etched his name in the record books by completing 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on January 29, which has now made him the second-fastest Australian to clinch the feat. Smith became only the 15th player in Test history to surpass the 10,000-run mark and the …

2 months ago

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list

India Today

2 months ago

Steve Smith breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to finally reach milestone of 10,000 Test runs

India TV News

Steve Smith breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to finally reach milestone of 10,000 Test runs Steve Smith had gotten out twice in nervous 9,990s in the Sydney Test against India earlier this month but was able to get to the milestone in Galle against Sri Lanka. With an average of close to 56 with 34 centuries and 41 fifties, Smith, who …

2 months ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

India TV News

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith is on the verge of completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the 35-year-old will be leading the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and that’s when Smith will have the opportunity to join the elite club. He currently has 9999 runs to his name in Test …

2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Steve Smith? Young batter meticulously imitates Australian batter, watch video

India Today

Cricket fans are marvelling at a video showcasing a young Indian batter imitating Australian cricket maestro Steve Smith with astonishing accuracy. The video, which has taken social media by storm, shows the young batter emulating Smith’s signature shuffle across the crease, his exaggerated backlift, and even the trademark fidgety movements before taking strike. Steve Smith, regarded as one of the …

2 months, 3 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s last dance in Australia

Hindustan Times

Sydney: They booed him. We all remember Kohli ‘flip the bird’ at a section of the SCG crowd during the second Test back then. Bouncing back At Perth, Kohli’s century seemed to make Australia happy — a chance to see the great rediscovering his best form against a competitive team, in the land where he announced himself in Test cricket. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deciding on Rohit and Kohli’s future and other tough decisions India will have to make after underwhelming tour of Australia

Firstpost

With India losing six of their last seven Tests, suffering a 0-3 sweep against New Zealand at home before losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 in Australia, they will need to make some tough decisions if they are to start on a fresh note. With India suffering their first-ever whitewash in a home Test series comprising three or more matches, as …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers

Hindustan Times

The end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy also marked the end of a nightmarish run for Virat Kohli in the 2024/25 season in which his flaws werwe exposed and exploited to the full. India's Virat Kohli reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on the second day of the fifth cricket test between India and …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

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