AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Steve Smith praises ‘mad’ teen prodigy Sam Konstas
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Steve Smith praises ‘mad’ teen prodigy Sam Konstas

The Hindu  

After Australia beat India in the Boxing Day Test to take a 2-1 lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Steve Smith was all praise for his young teammate Sam Konstas, highlighting his burst of energy. His stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah brought him global attention, giving his side an edge over India, and Smith appreciatively called the teen prodigy ‘mad’. Konstas made his presence felt even while fielding, constantly talking to Indian batters from the cordon or close-in positions, which Smith took note of. “He’s brought a real confidence and it’s nice to see him start so well in his first Test match And I think he’s got a bright future,” he added.

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AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
3 days, 16 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999

India Today  

Australia's star batter, Steve Smith, was left to rue his luck on Day 3 of the Sydney Test on Sunday, January 5 as he missed out on reaching 10,000 runs in Tests. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 3 Live Updates Smith scored 33 runs in the first innings of the ongoing Sydney Test and needed just 5 more runs …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas delivered one of the most eye-catching debut performances by a batter in recent times, smashing a 65-ball 60 against India in Melbourne on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test. “Initially, I felt I could have got him out 6-7 times in the first two overs, but that’s how cricket goes. Some days it pays off, it …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch

Live Mint  

Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as he and Steve Smith piled the pressure on the Indian bowlers on day two of the Boxing Day Test. Cummins scored 49 runs off 63 balls to take Australia past the 400-run mark in Melbourne and take his side to a dominant position in the match. Cummins was eventually undone by …

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
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1 week, 5 days ago

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Steve Smith’s stylish century, his 34th, powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Debutant teenager Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Smith all made half-centuries in front of a crowd of over 87,242 on Thursday’s first day’s play. Cummins and …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return as an opener turned into a forgettable outing as the Indian skipper fell cheaply to Pat Cummins after scoring just 3 runs on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Live "It's nothing. The Indian captain's choice to bring Washington Sundar back into India's playing XI for the …

Sam Konstas reverse-ramping Jasprit Bumrah gave me a heart attack: Steve Smith
1 week, 5 days ago

Sam Konstas reverse-ramping Jasprit Bumrah gave me a heart attack: Steve Smith

India Today  

Australia’s 19-year-old debutant, Sam Konstas, emerged as a standout performer during the fourth Test against India in Melbourne, drawing significant attention for his fearless approach. Steve Smith, Australia’s batting maestro, lauded the young batter’s courage and poise, particularly for his handling of India’s formidable bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah. Smith himself played a pivotal role in Australia’s commanding first-innings …

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350
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1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350 India vs Australia Live Updates: Strangely, a physical altercation dominated the headlines on a day of play that saw 311 runs being scored and six wickets fall during play packed inside seven and half hours and 86 overs. When …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas savours ‘surreal’ debut in front of Melbourne crowd
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas savours ‘surreal’ debut in front of Melbourne crowd

The Hindu  

Fiery shots on the field, soft words off it, and a wisp of a moustache, constitute the style quotient of Sam Konstas. The 19-year-old, who lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with his rapid 60, faced the media after setting up a nice base for Australia here in the fourth Test on Thursday. Obviously, disappointed with the way I got …

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60
1 week, 6 days ago

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja dismisses young debutant Sam Konstas, Aussie player scores remarkable 60

Live Mint  

India vs Australia BGT 2024-25: India's Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia's promising young batter, Sam Konstas, as he played a remarkable debut at the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. Sam Konstas has become the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia and received his baggy green cap from …

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Al Jazeera  

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning. …

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne

India Today  

An engrossing and entertaining Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, two big teams playing in front of about 82,000 fans at the Colosseum of world cricket that is the Melbourne Cricket Ground - it simply doesn't get better than this! The Boxing Day Test began with a few quiet overs from the Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and …

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head

The Hindu  

Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India even as an injury cloud looms over prolific run-getter Travis Head, who suffered a quadriceps muscle strain during the third game at the Gabba. Mr. Konstas, 19, will become the 468th Australian men's Test cricketer to don the Baggy …

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Konstas set to make Test debut at MCG, injury cloud over Travis Head

The Hindu  

Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India even as an injury cloud looms over prolific run-getter Travis Head, who suffered a quadriceps muscle strain during the third game at the Gabba. Mr. Konstas, 19, will become the 468th Australian men's Test cricketer to don the Baggy …

Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sam Konstas Confirmed To Debut In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Australia Sweat Over Travis Head's Fitness

ABP News  

Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut in the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to get underway on December 26. Australian men’s cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the 19-year-old opener will feature in the Australia’s 11 in the fourth IND vs AUS Test of the five-match Test series. Age …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Konstas debut confirmed in Boxing Day clash, Head remains a doubt

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas will start the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, becoming the 468th Australian men’s Test player on Boxing Day. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed on Christmas Eve that Konstas would make his Test debut, with the 19-year-old set to become the youngest debutant since 18-year-old Pat Cummins in Johannesburg in 2011. “I think he’ll be …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News  

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

India TV News  

Australia announced the squad for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India earlier today. Among the notable inclusions was 19-year-old Sam Konstas who is set to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG. If the chief selector George Bailey is to be believed, the hosts want to throw something different at India and Konstas …

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred

India Today  

Star Australia batter Steve Smith bounced back to form during Day 2 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live However, the right-handed batter managed to stay at the crease and weathered the storm. Smith shifted gears in the third session He brought up his 42nd fifty off 128 balls …

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India
3 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India

The Hindu  

Games starting at 0-0, is a cliche that has recurred in most pre-match press conferences out here Down Under. The scoreboard starts at 0-0, so the venue isn’t relevant any more.” In a topsy-turvy series so far, there has been some criticism of both Cummins and Rohit Sharma. Some of it isn’t.” Cummins stressed that Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins has backed vice captain Steve Smith to rediscover his form ahead of the third Test against India, which begins in Brisbane on December 14. The Australian vice captain's recent struggles include a top score of just 17 in his last six Test innings. Comparisons have been drawn between Smith's current series against India and the 2020–21 …

AUS v IND, Perth Test: Genius Jasprit Bumrah leads India's stinging counterpunch
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS v IND, Perth Test: Genius Jasprit Bumrah leads India's stinging counterpunch

India Today  

In an intense opening round of the much-anticipated Perth Test bout, Australia landed the first punch. However, Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spells helped India land a stinging counter-punch and finish the opening day in the driver's seat. Bumrah got excellent support from Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana, who continued to be as aggressive as he was when he impressed in …

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks

India Today  

Pat Cummins’ Australia have a massive task in their hands when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here are some records Australia can look forward to in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 315 – Runs Steve Smith needs to become the fourth Australian batter to reach the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 513 – Runs Steve Smith needs …

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply

ABC  

Australia A won the day — and the match — but more failures in the top order against India A on Saturday added to the intrigue over Test squad selections. Marcus Harris was caught behind for a golden duck after lunch at the MCG and out-of-sorts No.3 Cameron Bancroft went the next ball, trapped lbw also for a golden duck. …

Sam Konstas misses golden chance to press Test claim as Steve Smith also struggles in Shield clash against Victoria
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas misses golden chance to press Test claim as Steve Smith also struggles in Shield clash against Victoria

ABC  

Young gun Sam Konstas has blown a chance to push his Test selection claims, further complicating the call on who opens for Australia. Star NSW teammate Steve Smith also went cheaply in the morning session on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG as the Victorian attack hit back hard on Monday. He was also named in …

Australia recover from poor 2nd-innings start to lead by 241 runs over Pakistan in 2nd Test
1 year ago

Australia recover from poor 2nd-innings start to lead by 241 runs over Pakistan in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia lost its first four wickets for 16 runs in its second innings but a 153-run stand between Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh had the hosts in a good position with two days to play in the second cricket test against Pakistan. Australia's Mitchell Marsh, left, and Steve Smith make runs against Pakistan Marsh was out for 96 and Smith …

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for series opener

Firstpost  

Four years after giving the performance that Smith considers to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Test matches for Australia, Steve Smith is excited to begin a new Ashes series at Edgbaston. Add more: Phasing Rohit Sharma out and grooming a new leader in next WTC cycle is the way forward for Team India “I think that Test match …

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan

The Hindu  

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket. Asked if he had any greater clarity about his future in the light of Warner’s comments ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, Smith told reporters at the Oval: “No”. So …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith congratulates Virat Kohli after magnificent 186 in Ahmedabad Test
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith congratulates Virat Kohli after magnificent 186 in Ahmedabad Test

India Today  

Steve Smith showed true sportsmanship on day four of the Ahmedabad Test as he rushed to congratulate Virat Kohli after his magnificent 186 against Australia. The star batter received support from Axar Patel, who scored 79 runs and the two put together a partnership of 162 for the sixth wicket. The likes of Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey rushed to …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja and Australia master Day 1 | PICTURES
1 year, 9 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja and Australia master Day 1 | PICTURES

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 IND vs AUS 4th Test: A look at all the key moments of Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad Image Source : Getty 2/6 Usman Khawaja's brilliance- Usman Khawaja was the star of the day as he smashed an unbeaten hundred on Day 1 of India vs Australia's 4th …

Steve Smith to captain Australia in fourth Test in India as Pat Cummins remains at home
1 year, 10 months ago

Steve Smith to captain Australia in fourth Test in India as Pat Cummins remains at home

The Independent  

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IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Pat Cummins Ruled Out, Steve Smith to Lead Australia in Ahmedabad
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Pat Cummins Ruled Out, Steve Smith to Lead Australia in Ahmedabad

News 18  

Australia captain Pat Cummins won’t be leading the team in fourth and the final Test against India, starting March 9 in Ahmedabad. In Cummins’ absence, Steve Smith will captain the side in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. “Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad to remain in Australia with his …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Smith to captain Australia in fourth Test as Cummins remains at home
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Smith to captain Australia in fourth Test as Cummins remains at home

The Hindu  

Steve Smith will captain Australia in the fourth and final test against India starting on Thursday as regular captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney with his family, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins returned home after the second test in New Delhi to be with his ailing mother after Australia had dropped 2-0 behind in the four-test series for the …

Steve Smith may lead in Ahmedabad too as Cummins stays home
1 year, 10 months ago

Steve Smith may lead in Ahmedabad too as Cummins stays home

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia’s full-time captain again but the 33-year-old may continue to lead it in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney. We’re in constant contact with him daily, so at the moment he’s not here and the Test match is a few days away, so …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith revels in captaincy but says 'it's Pat Cummins' team now'
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith revels in captaincy but says 'it's Pat Cummins' team now'

Firstpost  

Australia were well beaten in the first two Tests but despite leading them to victory in Indore, Steve Smith fully expects to hand the reins reins back to Pat Cummins Indore: Steve Smith said his captaincy “time is done” after leading Australia to a famous Test win in India on Friday, with regular skipper Pat Cummins back home with his …

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test | Australia takes control on rank turner on day 1
1 year, 10 months ago

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test | Australia takes control on rank turner on day 1

The Hindu  

Ind vs Aus Test Indian batters’ longstanding struggles against spin were thoroughly exposed before Australia applied themselves on a rank turner to take control of the third Test on a frantic opening day of the match here on Wednesday. The only wicket that came India’s way in the afternoon session was of Travis Head, who missed a straight ball from …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Admits Some Aussie Batters Got Out To Pre-Determined Shots On Day 1 Of Nagpur Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Admits Some Aussie Batters Got Out To Pre-Determined Shots On Day 1 Of Nagpur Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy

ABP News  

Nagpur: Australia vice-captain Steve Smith on Thursday rejected suggestions that his team missed a trick or two by dropping top-order batter Travis Head and by playing two off-spinners in the first Test against India here on Thursday, adding that some of Aussie batters got out playing pre-determined shots. Electing to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 177 in their …

Australia vs South Africa: Steve Smith scores 30th Test century, passes legendary Donald Bradman
2 years ago

Australia vs South Africa: Steve Smith scores 30th Test century, passes legendary Donald Bradman

India Today  

Australia were put in firm control after twin centuries on Day 2 of the Sydney Test match on Thursday, January 5. Former captain Steve Smith scored the 30th century of his Test career and in the process surpassed the legendary Donald Bradman, one of the greatest ever batters to play for Australia. Smith's century came off a ferocious pull shot …

Australia's Steve Smith uncertain about Test future as he celebrates century against South Africa
2 years ago

Australia's Steve Smith uncertain about Test future as he celebrates century against South Africa

ABC  

Steve Smith says he is unsure how much longer he will play Test cricket, admitting he is adopting a tour-by-tour approach to his future. Key points: Steve Smith says he cannot put a timeline on when he will retire He scored 104 on day two of the third Test against South Africa in Sydney Smith sits in equal third place …

Steve Smith back as Australia Test captain after Cummins ruled out due to injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith back as Australia Test captain after Cummins ruled out due to injury

The Hindu  

Steve Smith on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, returned as Australia captain after Pat Cummins failed to recover from an injury and was ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies beginning here on Thursday, December 8. Scott Boland, 33, was named as Cummins' replacement by Cricket Australia, while Smith has now been elevated to captaincy for the day-night …

Steve Smith to captain Australia for remainder of first Test against WI, Cummins out with muscle soreness
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith to captain Australia for remainder of first Test against WI, Cummins out with muscle soreness

The Hindu  

Former Australia Test skipper Steve Smith filled in for regular red-ball captain Pat Cummins after the latter, battling muscle soreness, did not come out to the field at the start of West Indies’ second innings on the fourth day of the opening Test in Perth. This after Cricket Australia confirmed that Smith, who had stepped down as Test skipper in …

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years
2 years, 1 month ago

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith has issued a warning to the West Indies and South Africa, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years. “ was probably the best I’ve felt in about six years,” Smith told reporters on Friday. “I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven’t felt …

Australia makes no changes for final Test against Pakistan
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia makes no changes for final Test against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Australia will be unchanged against Pakistan for the series-deciding third and final Test in Lahore starting from Monday, captain Pat Cummins said on the eve of the match. "We were really happy with how all 11 players went last Test," Cummins, the team's fast bowling spearhead, said on Sunday. Kohli, Babar complete batters Babar Azam, who scored 196 against Australia …

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 …

India vs Australia: The inevitability of Steve Smith and Ravindra Jadeja headline a day of twists and turns
4 years ago

India vs Australia: The inevitability of Steve Smith and Ravindra Jadeja headline a day of twists and turns

Firstpost  

Resurgent Steve Smith’s brilliant ton, Ravindra Jadeja’s heroics and other talking points from Day 2 of the 3rd India vs Australia Test in Sydney. Day one at Sydney, interrupted by rain, ended with Australia the far happier of the two teams – they had won the toss on a surface prone to gigantic first innings totals, against India’s most inexperienced …

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

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

Firstpost  

Former Australia skipper Steve Smith dismissed talk of a form slump but credited a more positive attitude after his battling century against India in Sydney Friday. The 31-year-old reached three figures in a Test for the first time since 2019, smacking 131 for his 27th ton to help steer Australia to a first innings 338. Steve Smith bounced back with …

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill shine as visitors dominate Day 2 in Sydney despite Steve Smith's century
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill shine as visitors dominate Day 2 in Sydney despite Steve Smith's century

Firstpost  

Steve Smith’s typically gutsy hundred was neutralised by Ravindra Jadeja’s four-wicket haul and rookie Shubman Gill’s fluent half-century as a resolute India reached 96/2 after dismissing Australia for 338 on the second day of the third Test. Sydney: Steve Smith’s typically gutsy hundred was neutralised by Ravindra Jadeja’s four-wicket haul and rookie Shubman Gill’s fluent half-century as a resolute India …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith roars back to form at SCG, hits 4th Test fifty against India
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith roars back to form at SCG, hits 4th Test fifty against India

India Today  

Steve Smith returned back to doing what he does best and scored his 30th Test fifty to roar back to form in the 3rd match of the series against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Smith, who had scored only 10 runs from the previous 4 innings of the series, scored a boundary on the 115th ball of his innings …

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