Smith's batting stance under scrutiny as Border-Gavaskar decision looms
2 months ago

Smith's batting stance under scrutiny as Border-Gavaskar decision looms

India Today  

Steve Smith has finally addressed his decision not to open in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He will return to the No. 4 position and will not open against India. Smith was encouraged by Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne to return to No. 4, as they wanted security behind him in the lineup. He will fill the gap in the middle and will need to identify an opening partner for Khawaja.

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"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test
1 week, 3 days ago

"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Ahead of the third Test against India in Brisbane, Australian batter Steve Smith insisted he is not out of form, just short of runs, and also spoke about when he might retire from the sport. ": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test With the five-match series level at 1-1, all eyes are on …

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

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, says Smith ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy series
1 month ago

Need to be proactive against Ashwin, says Smith ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy series

The Hindu  

Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Ashwin’s Test bowling average stands at a modest 42.15 in Australia compared to his home average of 21.57. “So, you’re facing those mental challenges each game, and if it …

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 …

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, …

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate
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2 months ago

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate

ABP News  

Steve Smith reveals the reason behind his decision to move back to his earlier batting position of number four in the Australian Test team's batting lineup ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Smith scored 171 runs in 8 innings at an average of 28.50 as an opener, but he felt that batting at number four was no longer where …

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months 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 to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion

India TV News  

Steve Smith's batting position in Tests is already a talking point more than two months before the much-anticipated series against India. Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald was also asked about Smith's batting position and he stated no firm decision has been made on the matter yet. Steve Smith's record while opening and at number four in Tests Batting position Innings …

'If he doesn't think opening is right spot for him...': Ponting on Steve Smith as opener in India Test series
4 months, 1 week ago

'If he doesn't think opening is right spot for him...': Ponting on Steve Smith as opener in India Test series

India TV News  

There are still over three months left for India's five-match Test series against Australia Down Under, however, since it is a highly-anticipated assignment, especially with the World Test Championship final spot on the line, the fans, the experts and the former cricketers have already started talking about the possible combinations, the changes, the results, etc. For Australia, there's not much …

Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia's Test opener
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia's Test opener

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it ‘challenging’ as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role. The promotion in the batting order certainly has not worked for the 34-year-old Smith, considered one of Australia's best-ever, since he has averaged a mere 28.50 …

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

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels that adversaries would want Steven Smith to continue as an opener in Test cricket. "I would love to see him succeed as an opener, I think he can, there's no doubt about that, he's good enough to bat anywhere, but as an opposition player I want him at the top of the order because …

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald
9 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith's stuttering outings as opener have come under scrutiny, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted that the prolific batter is set to continue in his role at least until the home series against India later this year. Australia's Steven Smith India will visit Australia between November this year and January, 2025, to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which they have …

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
11 months, 1 week ago

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?

Hindustan Times  

Why will anybody move away from batting at No. Like many things about Steve Smith’s sui generis batting technique and yet stupendous Test record, this is another seemingly unfathomable aspect that underlines his inclination to take on challenges. So, when Australia face West Indies in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval beginning on Wednesday, it will be Smith who …

'Only reason I went down to No 4 was...': Smith reveals why he told selectors that he wanted to open in Tests
11 months, 1 week ago

'Only reason I went down to No 4 was...': Smith reveals why he told selectors that he wanted to open in Tests

India TV News  

After scoring 9,514 runs at an average of 58, Steve Smith isn't content with the returns and his batting position as the 34-year-old decided to move up to the top of the order in Test cricket. Speaking to the reporters at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the first Test against West Indies starting Wednesday, January 7, Smith said that he …

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 …

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 …

'We'll consider all options': Andrew McDonald on Steve Smith's keenness to open after David Warner era
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'We'll consider all options': Andrew McDonald on Steve Smith's keenness to open after David Warner era

India TV News  

The post-David Warner era can be a tough time for Australia with the legendary opener's shoes being very hard to fill. With Aussies thinking of a new partner for Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith's keenness to open if needed seems to have thrown the weight behind him, especially with the success he has had in the format. Notably, Australia's head coach …

Steve Smith's rumoured move to open for Australia one of many decisions likely to define its next generation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith's rumoured move to open for Australia one of many decisions likely to define its next generation

ABC  

The timing was curious, leaking and spreading with the precision of a calculated political PR play. The little birdies were chirping, and they were all saying the same thing — Steve Smith as Australia's next Test opener, how about it? At that time, with play concluded on day two, Smith was one of the not out batters in the midst …

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

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

India TV News  

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

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV

India TV News  

After registering a crucial win over arch-rivals England, Australia are scheduled to face Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. However, ahead of the clash, the five-time champions have a major fitness concern to handle related to former captain Steve Smith. While speaking to the reporters in Mumbai, Smith stated that he has been feeling the symptoms of …

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has expressed his excitement about partnering with David Warner at the top of the batting order in T20 Internationals for his nation. Known for his unparalleled batting skills and strategic mind, Smith is eager to take this opportunity “with both hands”, underscoring his readiness to adapt and provide his services wherever needed for his team. …

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first

The Hindu  

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meets South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year’s World Cup. It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia’s starting XI at last year’s failed T20 World Cup campaign. …

Steve Smith set to open for Australia in T20I series against South Africa, confirms George Bailey
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith set to open for Australia in T20I series against South Africa, confirms George Bailey

India Today  

Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has confirmed that Steve Smith would be opening the batting for Australia during the T20I series against South Africa. Smith made waves in the BBL 2023 season, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess while opening for the Sydney Sixers. This has now helped Smith grab the opener's spot for the T20I series against South Africa, …

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, …

IND vs AUS: Focus on batting against spin as India eye WTC final spot in Ahmedabad Test
1 year, 9 months ago

IND vs AUS: Focus on batting against spin as India eye WTC final spot in Ahmedabad Test

India Today  

India's batting will be in focus as the Rohit Sharma-led side will look to win the Ahmedabad Test and reach their second successive World Test Championship final when they take on Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium. INDIA'S BATTING WOES The likes of Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara, would like to spend enough time in the 22-yard zone to make …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith demands bravery from Australia batters after massive defeat
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith demands bravery from Australia batters after massive defeat

India Today  

Steve Smith admitted that Australia’s performance in the first innings of the Nagpur Test wasn’t up to the mark especially when the pitch was fairly good for batting. We needed to get somewhere around 300 and put pressure on Indian batters,” Smith was quoted as saying to Star Sports. Smith was of the opinion that the Australian batters needed to …

Steve Smith hopes to convert start to a hundred in Lahore
2 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith hopes to convert start to a hundred in Lahore

The Hindu  

Australia vice-captain Steve Smith is disappointed to have not capitalised on two good starts against Pakistan and get his first away Test century in over two years. “Look, I’ve been pretty disappointed when I’ve got out, that’s for sure,” Smith said via video conference on Saturday as Australia prepared for the third and final test starting Monday. “I haven’t got …

Smith one of the candidates for Test captaincy after selectors approach CA
3 years, 1 month ago

Smith one of the candidates for Test captaincy after selectors approach CA

The Hindu  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith on Saturday emerged as one of the candidates for Australian Test captaincy after the selectors had reportedly approached the country's cricket board with a proposal to hand over the reins to the former skipper. Though vice-captain Pat Cummins remains the frontrunner for the top job, Smith is also in the reckoning, the country's cricket board said …

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 …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith urges bowlers to stay patient, bowl in good areas on Day 5
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith urges bowlers to stay patient, bowl in good areas on Day 5

Firstpost  

India, after conceding a 33-run first innings lead, bundled out Australia for 294, with pacers Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur doing the bulk of the damage. Brisbane: Australian batsman Steve Smith reckons that with the Gabba track starting to play a few tricks, staying patient would be imperative for his team’s bowlers when they defend an imposing 328 against a …

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action
3 years, 11 months 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
3 years, 11 months 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 …

India vs Australia: Was looking to put R Ashwin under pressure, says Steve Smith
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Was looking to put R Ashwin under pressure, says Steve Smith

Firstpost  

Sydney: Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith on Thursday said he was looking to put Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure after being at the receiving end of the India off-spinner’s guile in the first two Tests. Breaking his run of poor scores, Smith played some attacking shots and marched to an unbeaten 31 by the close of play on the opening day …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith is 'caged lion ready to burst out', says former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith is 'caged lion ready to burst out', says former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody

Firstpost  

Smith, considered one of the best batsmen in international cricket, could managed just 10 runs in the four innings he has played so far in the series and Moody said he is overdue for a big score. New Delhi: Steve Smith is a “caged lion ready to burst out,” said former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody on Wednesday, backing the star …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith holds Australian batting together, getting him out early is key, says R Ashwin
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith holds Australian batting together, getting him out early is key, says R Ashwin

India Today  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has troubled the Australia star batsman Steve Smith a fair bit in the series so far. - Ravi Ashwin chats with @alisonmitchell about India's win and his plans against Steve Smith #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/n1eIbLXQp8 — 7Cricket December 29, 2020 After India’s win in the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, Ashwin said that Steve Smith holds the Australian …

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath
3 years, 11 months ago

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath

India Today  

The last time when India defeated Australia in their own backyard, the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner was declared as the 'helping factor'. India is touring Down Under again and this time Steve Smith, David Warner and Australia's latest batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne are in the squad. He also did not shy away from talking about the flop …

Boxing Day Test: Against this Indian bowling attack, Australia need Steve Smith to stand up- Ricky Ponting
3 years, 11 months ago

Boxing Day Test: Against this Indian bowling attack, Australia need Steve Smith to stand up- Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Australia star batsman Steve Smith is going through a bit of a rough patch in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that he will get over this phase. Ponting also added that with this Indian bowling attack, Australia really need Steve Smith to stand up. "The one thing I do know is that Australia …

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 …

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 …

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

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news
4 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has ruled himself out of the upcoming Big Bash League to avoid spending more time in a bio-secure environment. “I’ll be honest with you — absolutely no chance,” Smith told News Corp, highlighting the mental strain on players who have been away from home since August. The pull-outs, if happen, are in complete contrast to …

Unfortunately, no crowd to egg me on in England: Smith Smith
4 years, 4 months ago

Unfortunately, no crowd to egg me on in England: Smith Smith

India TV News  

Australia's batting stalwart Steve Smith said that he will miss the heckling he received last year in England as the team embark on their limited overs tour of the country. "I do like batting there, unfortunately, there's going to be no crowd there to egg me on and give me a bit more motivation," Smith said on Sunday at Sydney …

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