Ashes 2019: Sachin Tendulkar dissects Steve Smith’s technical adjustments
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Sachin Tendulkar dissects Steve Smith’s technical adjustments

The Hindu  

Sachin Tendulkar has provided his observations on the batting technique of Steve Smith that enabled him to hit a purple patch at the recently concluded Ashes series. However, when England decided to deal with his adjustment by providing for slip fielders on the leg-side, Smith ensured he didn’t move his left leg across, Tendulkar pointed out. Short-ball threat Smith got into trouble dealing with short deliveries against Jofra Archery at Lord’s as he had an ineffective way of ducking, Tendulkar observed. Earlier, Tendulkar had appreciated Smith’s performances in the Ashes by writing on Twitter : “Complicated technique but an organised mindset is what sets Steve Smith apart.

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Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today  

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs
1 week, 5 days ago

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs

The Hindu  

The long drought and the sudden downpour defines Steve Smith’s forays to the batting crease. You need a lot of luck on these wickets to get big runs and last week I had my fair share.” Reflecting on the fourth Test, the former Australian captain said: “It was obviously a really good partnership and to break that one, and then …

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test | Nice to get three figures...been a while: Steve Smith on century against India on Day 2
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test | Nice to get three figures...been a while: Steve Smith on century against India on Day 2

The Hindu  

A sense of relief was palpable as Steve Smith sat down for his media interaction at the Gabba on Sunday. The cap low-slung on him, eyes blinking a bit to adjust to the light, and a half-smile creasing his face, the former Australian captain expressed his satisfaction over the ton and for having contributed to the team. Discussing his 101 …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a "less is more" approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India. Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump Once the team's batting maestro, 35-year-old Smith heads into the third test in Brisbane …

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's weaknesses against the deliveries outside the off-stump were exposed in Adelaide when the former India captain was caught off-guard against the likes of Scott Boland, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar came up with solution for Kohli, urging the right-hander to follow Sachin Tendulkar's Sydney template from 2004 where the Little Master refrained from playing shots …

Steve Smith will have his stumps attacked until he regains form: Matthew Hayden
1 month ago

Steve Smith will have his stumps attacked until he regains form: Matthew Hayden

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has said that the bowlers will continue to target Australia batter Steve Smith’s stumps until he regains form. AUS vs IND 2nd Test Day 2 Live “I mean, as you know, there's probably only one way to get out that's worse and that's run out off the bowler's hand and getting strangled down the leg …

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

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT, 1st test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Aus go into lunch at 104 for five

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Mohammed Siraj bowled a couple of incisive morning spells to remove the seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith as Australia gasped to 104 for five at lunch on day four of the first Test against India. Chasing a near impossible target of 534, Australia, who resumed on 12 for three, were reduced to 17 for 4 when Khawaja's …

Steve Smith to drop down Australian batter order and Cameron Green to miss summer after back surgery
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Cricket-Smith drives England to 23-run lead over Sri Lanka before bad light stops play
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith drives England to 23-run lead over Sri Lanka before bad light stops play

Hindustan Times  

MANCHESTER, England, - Cricket-Smith drives England to 23-run lead over Sri Lanka before bad light stops play Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening test on Thursday at Old Trafford where only 57 overs were bowled after the first session was washed out and bad light stopped play. …

Steve Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention on leg-side bouncers
10 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention on leg-side bouncers

The Hindu  

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter’s ability to hit the ball “anywhere in front of the wicket”. “You really can’t hit the ball anywhere in front of the wicket really, and I feel like it …

'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket
10 months, 1 week ago

'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket

India TV News  

Test cricket is one format that tests a cricketer to the hilt. As far as the strategy and patience is concerned, at time, if things aren't happening, the bowling team generally opts for leg-side short ball theory in an attempt to frustrate the batter and get caught in the deep. Former Australia captain Steve Smith has opened up on this …

Ashes: Steve Smith's controversial catch to dismiss Joe Root reminds fans of Green's grab in WTC final - Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes: Steve Smith's controversial catch to dismiss Joe Root reminds fans of Green's grab in WTC final - Watch

India TV News  

The second day of the Lord's Ashes Test ended with the match being tantalisingly poised as England scored 278 runs for the loss of four wickets after Australia posted a huge total of 416 runs on the board after losing the toss. While Ben Duckett fell two runs short of his maiden Ashes century, it was a day that belonged …

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, …

'I noticed Steve Smith constantly telling...': Ashwin spots plotting against Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya
1 year, 9 months ago

'I noticed Steve Smith constantly telling...': Ashwin spots plotting against Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya

Hindustan Times  

Nine out of 10 times when Virat Kohli crosses fifty in a run-chase where the required rate is not even a concern, India end up on the winning side quite comfortably. Ashwin spotted how Smith's captaincy played a huge role in dismissing a well-set Virat Kohli to turn the match and the series towards Australia. Ashwin said Smith noticed this …

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: How Steve Smith's unique catching drill in Delhi helped take Cheteshwar Pujara blinder

Firstpost  

“Hats off to Smithy, he did all the work. I’m not surprised… but it was a massive moment to finish off the day strongly.” Nathan Lyon gave credit where it was due and lavished praise on the Australian skipper for the stunning catch at leg-slip to get rid of Cheteshwar Pujara towards the fag end on Day 2. On the …

Former Australian player slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Australian player slams selectors for not considering Steve Smith as white-ball opener

India TV News  

Former Australian wicket-keeper, Ian Healy expressed shock about the national selectors' decision not to use Steve Smith as an opener in white-ball cricket. According to Healy, Steve Smith's recent performance in the Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers - where he scored 328 runs in four innings with scores of 36, 101, 125 not out and 66 - makes …

Australia vs West Indies: Steve Smith not worried about 'grumbly hip' before Perth Test
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia vs West Indies: Steve Smith not worried about 'grumbly hip' before Perth Test

India Today  

Steve Smith sounded confident of recovering from his ‘grumbly hip injury’ prior to Australia’s opening Test against the West Indies that gets underway on November 30 at Perth Stadium. My hip is a little bit grumbly.but all will be fine," Smith was quoted as saying. Smith recently played in the three-match ODI series against England where he scored 195 runs …

Watch: Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid, fails terribly
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid, fails terribly

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith continued his rich form as he smashed 94 off 115 balls in the second ODI against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Smith's well constructed innings featured five 4s and one maximum as Australia piled a staggering 280/8 on the board in 50 overs. Steve Smith tries Kevin Pietersen's signature switch-hit against Adil Rashid Smith also …

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith ruled out of white-ball contests due to an elbow problem
2 years, 9 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 …

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 …

Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine urges Steve Smith not to rush injury return
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine urges Steve Smith not to rush injury return

Firstpost  

Smith is a crucial cog in Australia’s drive to retain the urn after their gripping 2019 series in England, where he was the standout performer on his return from a ban for ball-tampering. Sydney: Australia Test captain Tim Paine on Monday urged Steve Smith not to rush his comeback from injury to ensure he is fit for the Ashes, even …

Paine denies Smith removing Pant's guard mark, says it is ‘one of his mannerisms’
3 years, 11 months ago

Paine denies Smith removing Pant's guard mark, says it is ‘one of his mannerisms’

The Hindu  

Australian skipper Tim Paine on Tuesday defended star batsman Steve Smith, who was accused of scuffing up the guard mark of Rishabh Pant during the drawn third Test here, asserting that the Indian team would have raked up the issue if any wrong was committed. And if you watch Steve Smith play Test cricket, that is something that he does …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith wasn't scuffing off Rishabh Pant's guard, defends Tim Paine
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith wasn't scuffing off Rishabh Pant's guard, defends Tim Paine

India TV News  

Australian captain Tim Paine might have done an excellent job in restablishing the team after the Sandpapergate fiasco two years ago but the 36-year-old wicket-keeper-batsman was far from his best behaviour during the Monday's drawn Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. To make things worse, Smith, whose name was dragged through the mud during the Sandpapergate scandal, was …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith shocked and disappointed over accusations of scuffing Rishabh Pant guard
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith shocked and disappointed over accusations of scuffing Rishabh Pant guard

India Today  

Steve Smith said he is extremely disappointed and shocked after he was accused of cheating and gamesmanship after video footage of him scrubbing the crease while fielding on Day 5 of the Sydney Test went viral. In a video shared on social media from the stump cam, Smith was seen scrubbing the crease during a break when Rishabh Pant and …

Steve Smith removes Rishabh Pant's guard marks on crease. Wach video
3 years, 11 months ago

Steve Smith removes Rishabh Pant's guard marks on crease. Wach video

Op India  

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has been accused of shadow-batting at the crease and scuffle out the guard marks made by Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant, forcing him to retake the same. Rishabh Pant then returns and has to take guard again.#AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #AUSvINDtest pic.twitter.com/aDkcGKgUJC — Cricket Badger January 11, 2021 The snippet of the video was shared on Twitter by cricket …

Fan trolls out-of-form Steve Smith, Joe Burns during New Zealand vs Pakistan second Test
4 years ago

Fan trolls out-of-form Steve Smith, Joe Burns during New Zealand vs Pakistan second Test

India TV News  

Australia batsmen Steve Smith and Joe Burns were on Monday trolled by a fan during the second Test between New Zealand and Pakistan at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch for their poor run of form. During the second Test between New Zealand and Pakistan, a fan was spotted holding a poster which read: "Cricket Bats for Sale, Barely Used Call: …

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Watch Ashwin outsmarts Steve Smith for duck; earns praise from Gavaskar
4 years ago

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Watch Ashwin outsmarts Steve Smith for duck; earns praise from Gavaskar

India TV News  

Steve Smith came into the Australia vs India series with lone biggest batting name for the Australian but three innnings and two Test matches into the high-octained tournament, the Aussie no. After scoring just one run in the Pink-ball Adelaide Test second innings, when Ashwin bowled him with an outstanding delivery, Smith was this time out for a duck for …

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 …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith reveals a change in grip let him bat with authority
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith reveals a change in grip let him bat with authority

Firstpost  

Steve Smith said he brought his hands back to a more neutral position which had helped him stop slicing the ball. Canberra: Star Australia batsman Steve Smith has revealed that he rediscovered his touch by slightly modifying his batting grip and is fascinated by the results as he scored back-to-back centuries against India to contribute in hosts’ ODI series win. …

India in Australia: Steve Smith's weakness is the short-ball and India need to exploit that, says Brad Hogg
4 years, 1 month ago

India in Australia: Steve Smith's weakness is the short-ball and India need to exploit that, says Brad Hogg

India Today  

It has been a tough series for the Indian bowlers so far as the Australian batsmen have plundered 763 runs in the two ODIs in Sydney. Australia batsman Steve Smith has hit back-to-back tons in 62 balls and thrashed the Indian bowlers at will. Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg was very surprised at the tactics that the Indian bowlers have …

Tendulkar's advice to Indian pacers ahead of Australia series
4 years, 1 month ago

Tendulkar's advice to Indian pacers ahead of Australia series

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s unconventional technique will warrant a slightly wider line from Indian bowlers, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar said, urging the pacers to target the “fifth stump” to blunt the redoubtable batsman during the upcoming series in Australia. That swinging yorker, you might not even see.” The Indian bowling attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav is …

AUS v IND | Sachin Tendulkar suggests bowling strategy for Indian pacers against Steve Smith
4 years, 1 month ago

AUS v IND | Sachin Tendulkar suggests bowling strategy for Indian pacers against Steve Smith

India TV News  

Steve Smith's unconventional technique will warrant a slightly wider line from Indian bowlers, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar said, urging the pacers to target the "fifth stump" to blunt the redoubtable batsman during the upcoming series in Australia. "Smith's technique is unconventional.Normally, we tell a bowler in Test matches to bowl on and around off-stump or may be fourth stump line. …

Ahead of India series, Steve Smith happy to find his rhythm
4 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of India series, Steve Smith happy to find his rhythm

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Steve Smith says a training breakthrough during a stint in isolation has helped him find his hands again and he is confident his Indian Premier League struggles are behind him as he prepares to face India on Friday. READ: Marcus Stoinis playing 'five times better', says Ricky Ponting Smith's batting woes were a major concern for Australia, who …

England vs Australia: Steve Smith to undergo second concussion test after missing first ODI due to head injury
4 years, 3 months ago

England vs Australia: Steve Smith to undergo second concussion test after missing first ODI due to head injury

Firstpost  

Smith was sidelined from the first of a three-match series after being hit on the head batting in the nets, from a delivery by one of Australia’s fast bowlers, but rather a throw-down from a member of the coaching staff. Australia star batsman Steve Smith is set to undergo a fresh concussion test before the second one-day international against England …

Steve Smith: Unorthodox stance to limit ways of getting out
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith: Unorthodox stance to limit ways of getting out

The Hindu  

His unorthodox batting stance has left many befuddled but Australia run-machine Steve Smith has revealed he generally positions himself outside the off-stump to limit ways in which he can be dismissed. During a podcast organised by inaugural IPL champion Rajasthan Royals, Smith opened up about his unusual technique to New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi. Talking about his open batting stance, …

Sachin Tendulkar likens Marnus Labuschagne to himself
4 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar likens Marnus Labuschagne to himself

The Hindu  

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne the ultimate compliment on Friday, singling him out as the player most like himself. Labuschagne emerged from nowhere to become Test cricket's leading scorer last year with 1,104 runs, including 896 since November -- beating the great Neil Harvey for the most scored by an Australian in a five-Test summer. After …

Cricket star Steve Smith explains his VERY quirky superstitious routine while batting
4 years, 11 months ago

Cricket star Steve Smith explains his VERY quirky superstitious routine while batting

Daily Mail  

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has explained the thinking behind his unconventional batting routine. Smith's routine was revealed during filming for a new Amazon Prime documentary on the Australian Men's Cricket Team, 'The Test'. Steve Smith pictured with his wife Dani Willis in his cricket gear after a game 'I do some weird stuff,' Smith admitted in the documentary. The …

Ian Chappell slams Smith for undermining captain Paine
5 years, 1 month ago

Ian Chappell slams Smith for undermining captain Paine

The Hindu  

Ian Chappell feels Steve Smith undermined current skipper Tim Paine by trying to set the field in the second Test against Pakistan, which Australia won by an innings and 48 runs here on Monday. Read: Top five batsmen, bowlers in pink ball cricket so far “I tell you what I don’t like to see, Steve Smith is moving a few …

Australia vs Pakistan: ‘I hate to see that’ - Ian Chappell hits out at Steve Smith for ‘white-anting’ Tim Paine with field placements
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia vs Pakistan: ‘I hate to see that’ - Ian Chappell hits out at Steve Smith for ‘white-anting’ Tim Paine with field placements

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell accused Steve Smith of ‘white-anting’ and claimed the star batsman was undermining Tim Paine by making changes in field placements set by the skipper on fourth day of second Test against Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Australia's Tim Paine and Steve Smith “I tell you what I don’t like to see, Steve Smith is …

Steve Smith left fuming after controversial dismissal during Sheffield Shield clash - Watch
5 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith left fuming after controversial dismissal during Sheffield Shield clash - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith is the kind of batsman who is well known for putting a price on his wicket. It was more or less the same during the Sheffield Shield clash between New South Wales and Western Australia where Smith was once again playing on 103 after a brilliant show against the opposition bowlers. Smith was cramped for space by a …

Steve Smith is confusing bowlers left, right and centre: Dale Steyn
5 years, 2 months ago

Steve Smith is confusing bowlers left, right and centre: Dale Steyn

India TV News  

Veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn has heaped praise on Steve Smith for his impeccable consistency in Test cricket ever since returning from one-year ban which he served for his role in the Sandpaper Gate fiasco. "Steve has come.and with his technique that he's naturally developed, he's just confusing bowlers left, right and centre," the ICC website quoted Steyn as …

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar explains the reason behind Steve Smith's success in Ashes 2019
5 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar explains the reason behind Steve Smith's success in Ashes 2019

India TV News  

Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar lauded Steve Smith for his exemplary batting, saying the former Australia skipper's "organised mindset" and "complicated technique" set him apart among his contemporaries. Tendulkar praised Smith, the numero uno batsman in Tests right now, for his fantastic comeback in red-ball cricket in the just-concluded Ashes series. Watch: Smith was hit by a vicious Jofra Archer bouncer …

‘If Steve Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted’
5 years, 3 months ago

‘If Steve Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted’

Hindustan Times  

Lamenting Australian cricket’s “aversion” to embrace unconventional styles, Steve Smith’s formative coach Trent Woodhill observed that his famous ward’s uniqueness would be accepted in the Indian system, where it is “all about the output”. Australia batsman Steve Smith “If Steven was Indian, his technique and mechanics and the strategy around his batting would just be accepted,” Woodhill was quoted as …

If Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted: Coach Woodhill
5 years, 3 months ago

If Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted: Coach Woodhill

India TV News  

Lamenting Australian cricket's "aversion" to embrace unconventional styles, Steve Smith's formative coach Trent Woodhill observed that his famous ward's uniqueness would be accepted in the Indian system, where it is "all about the output". "If Steven was Indian, his technique and mechanics and the strategy around his batting would just be accepted," Woodhill was quoted as saying in ESPNcricinfo. While …

Ashes 2019: Australia's Steve Smith unperturbed by run-scoring burden, refuses to blame teammates for batting failure
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Australia's Steve Smith unperturbed by run-scoring burden, refuses to blame teammates for batting failure

Firstpost  

Smith has now amassed 751 runs, a sizeable chunk of the team’s overall tally of 2,508 runs over the entire series even though he has missed three of the nine innings after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer. When he was asked for reasons for Australia’s batting failures he said conditions had not been kind throughout the series but …

Ashes 2019: Tim Paine not ready to give up Australia captaincy despite growing calls for Steve Smith to be reinstated
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Tim Paine not ready to give up Australia captaincy despite growing calls for Steve Smith to be reinstated

Firstpost  

Australia’s first Ashes retention on English soil since 2001 was a triumph for Paine, who was credited for helping guide the side out of the dark days that followed the ball-tampering scandal. Steve Smith’s glorious Ashes has raised calls from some fans and pundits for his restoration to the Australia captaincy but incumbent Tim Paine has no plans to hand …

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