Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
1 month, 3 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 Khawaja's off-form in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Fresh off their Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over India, the series against Sri Lanka is shaping up as an ideal platform to fine-tune their squad for the upcoming World Test Championship Final against South Africa. With Khawaja’s resurgence, Australia’s batting lineup looks formidable, and Smith’s endorsement further cements his place at the top of the order.

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The Aussie goldSmith leaves a giant-sized vacuum in One Day cricket
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Aussie goldSmith leaves a giant-sized vacuum in One Day cricket

The Hindu  

It needs a strong character to sign off on a high. But your inner self firmly says, “Enough.” In Steve Smith’s case, his strong understanding of the situation prevailed to call it a day on his career in One Day Internationals. A lovable international, Smith was critical in adding strength to Test cricket in an era where T20 cricketers are …

Shubman Gill vs Steve Smith in battle for ICC Player of the Month
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shubman Gill vs Steve Smith in battle for ICC Player of the Month

India Today  

India’s young batting sensation Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for February, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. His recent exploits include a brilliant century against Bangladesh in India’s tournament opener, further solidifying his credentials and creating a dependable opening pair for India with skipper Rohit Sharma. Champions Trophy: Full …

Five iconic ODI knocks of Steve Smith: Loved batting against India, belted Pakistan in Sharjah
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Five iconic ODI knocks of Steve Smith: Loved batting against India, belted Pakistan in Sharjah

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith has shocked the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's exit from the Champions Trophy. Here are the greatest knocks played by Steve Smith in ODIs: 105 vs IND - 2015 World Cup: It was a big-ticket semifinal, and Smith raised his hands on the occasion to play a career-defining knock. Batting first, Smith …

Steve Smith retires: Australia great fought till the end before being left with little choice but to move on
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith retires: Australia great fought till the end before being left with little choice but to move on

Hindustan Times  

Ben Dwarshuis, four matches. Steve Smith retires from ODI following Australia's loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-final This was the card Steve Smith was dealt with in Tuesday’s Champions Trophy semifinal. The bad news first – Smith will not play another 50-over international, having quietly announced his retirement after his team’s four-wicket loss to Rohit Sharma. And the …

Steve Smith quits one-day international cricket after Australia’s Champions Trophy loss to India
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith quits one-day international cricket after Australia’s Champions Trophy loss to India

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket in the wake of Australia’s Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India. “Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup, so it feels like the right time to make way.” In the test format, where matches are played across five days, Smith has …

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit

ABP News  

Steve Smith Retirement: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has officially bid farewell to One-Day Internationals, following Australia's semi-final defeat to India in Dubai. The four-wicket loss marked the end of Australia's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign — and, as it turns out, Smith’s ODI journey. 'It's Been A Great Ride': Steve Smith On His ODI Career Smith expressed his gratitude …

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in Tuesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Steve Smith has ended what has been a stellar ODI career for Australia "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. Steve Smith's ODI legacy Smith retires having …

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India on Tuesday. One of Australia’s most accomplished ODI players, Smith debuted in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder against West Indies before evolving into a batting mainstay. A key figure in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning campaigns, Smith captained …

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage

Hindustan Times  

March 5 - Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns. …

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact
2 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 …

How Aussie batters handle spin in the middle overs will decide outcome of semifinal against India: Smith
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How Aussie batters handle spin in the middle overs will decide outcome of semifinal against India: Smith

The Hindu  

Steve Smith believes how his batters handle the Indian spinners during the middle overs will decide the outcome of the semifinal on Tuesday. “I think for us the game’s probably won and lost how we play spin, particularly in the middle overs,” said the Australia captain on Monday. Though Australia’s spin bowling depth is not as strong as the Men …

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

Australian legend suggest major change in Australia's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian legend suggest major change in Australia's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

With the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 looming on the horizon, the problems have continued to pile up for Australia. With a severely depleted lineup, it was announced that Steve Smith will lead Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025, and with the Men in Yellow making contingency plans in hopes of going all the way, former Australia cricketer …

Steve Smith surprised Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action reported
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1 month, 1 week ago

Steve Smith surprised Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action reported

ABC  

Steve Smith expects Matt Kuhnemann will pass all tests on his bowling, saying he was "surprised" when told the spinner's action had been reported. Kuhnemann allegations will 'stick' Photo shows Matthew Kuhnemann holds the ball aloft to acknowledge the crowd Former Test spinner Xavier Doherty defends Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action while saying the allegations will unfortunately stick with him. Kuhnemann …

Steve Smith admits to be outplayed by Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Steve Smith admits to be outplayed by Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy

India TV News  

Australia suffered an embarrassing 174-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. In the first match, they suffered a 49-run loss and in the second, the Sri Lankan spinners dominated and wreaked havoc and the visitors looked clueless in the middle. Chasing 282 runs, the Steve Smith-led side lost regular intervals and were reduced to 33/3 …

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli in all-time list, as Australia dismantle Sri Lanka in first ODI
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock

ABC  

Steve Smith continues to be superhuman in the field after an Australian collapse, as Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne says his final goodbye to Test cricket. Prabath Jayasuriya picked up a five-wicket haul early on day three as Sri Lanka sparked an Australian collapse. After struggling with the ball in the first Test, Jayasuriya was Sri Lanka's chief destroyer on day …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 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 …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 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 …

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

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred
1 month, 2 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 …

Steve Smith goes past Ponting, becomes Australia's leading Test run-scorer in Asia
1 month, 2 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 …

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins

India Today  

Stand-in Australia Test captain Steve Smith said that he is ready to captain Australia in case Pat Cummins is forced to skip the tournament due to an ankle injury. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loves to captain in the subcontinent and would be looking forward to the challenge. Smith also updated on …

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 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, …

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

ABC  

Australia face the prospect of playing the Champions Trophy without two of their "big-three" pacemen as Steve Smith rockets into favouritism to assume the 50-over captaincy. Coach Andrew McDonald has also confirmed fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is still "battling" the side injury that curtailed his home Test summer and ruled him out for Sri Lanka. Both Cummins and Hazlewood were …

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
1 month, 3 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 …

'Virat Kohli has played 5 more innings than Steve Smith and...': Ex-opener sums up IND great's decline
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, January 30 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Khawaja surpassed his previous highest score of 195* against South Africa in January 2023, as he became the first Australian batter to score a double hundred in Sri Lanka. …

David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player"
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

1st Test: Oz in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Lanka on rain-hit opening day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

1st Test: Oz in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Lanka on rain-hit opening day

Deccan Chronicle  

Galle: 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 Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith joins elite 10,000-run club as Australia dominate opening day in Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Steve Smith put in 'Don Bradman' bracket as Ravi Shastri reserves 'special' praise: 'The best modern-day Test player'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith put in 'Don Bradman' bracket as Ravi Shastri reserves 'special' praise: 'The best modern-day Test player'

Hindustan Times  

After close to a month's wait, Steve Smith finally reached the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Following the achievement, en route to his fifty on day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith was put in the same bracket as the legendary Don Bradman. Australia's captain Steve Smith plays a shot during the first …

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith reaches 10k test runs Club as Australia dominates Sri Lanka in first test match at Galle, Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks 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
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka...

Daily Mail  

A bizarre moment unfolded during the first day of Australia's opening Test against Sri Lanka as a pitch invader smoking a cigarette jumped onto the oval brandishing an X-rated banner after Steve Smith struck the 35th Test century of his career. Australia´s batters feasted on Sri Lanka´s bowling, racking up multiple milestones as they dominated on a rain-curtailed opening day …

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — 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. “I just really gave a big hug and said you are an absolute legend and you get to 10,000 runs once and enjoy.” Sri Lanka had a golden chance to remove …

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja combine for twin centuries on day one of first Test
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Milestone man Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja tons deflate Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith goes past Sunil Gavaskar with 35th Test century
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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