You’re paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure before ball-tampering scandal
6 years ago

You’re paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure before ball-tampering scandal

The Hindu  

Banned Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said former Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic “win at all costs” culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying ‘We don’t pay you to play, we pay you to win’,” the 29-year-old Smith told Fox Cricket host Adam Gilchrist in an interview. We don’t go out there to try and lose games of cricket, we go out there to try and win and play the best way we can.” While Sutherland resigned from his position as CA chief executive after the incident, team performance head Howard was sacked last month after review by an independent committee. “If you’re talking about cultures and stuff, you only have to look back a couple of months before South Africa and we won an Ashes series here in Australia 4-0 and people are saying the culture’s really good and everything’s good,” Smith said.

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Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Steve Smith's manager dismisses former Australia captain's retirement talks
1 year, 1 month ago

Steve Smith's manager dismisses former Australia captain's retirement talks

Firstpost  

Steve Smith, one of the modern greats, is part of the Australian squad preparing to take on Pakistan in a three-match Test series this summer. Australian batsman Steve Smith has no plans to retire from Test cricket yet, his manager Warren Craig has said, adding, the cricketer is “talking about things he wants to achieve”. Smith, one of the modern …

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Australia's Steve Smith gears up for WTC Final against India: Excited for next two months of action
1 year, 9 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, …

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 …

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith
3 years, 9 months ago

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Steve Smith says he is interested in becoming Australia captain once again if the opportunity comes, asserting that he has learnt to live with the damage caused to his career and reputation by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The 31-year-old Smith served a one-year ban from playing and was disqualified from leading Australia for two years because of his role in …

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance

India TV News  

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity. If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's …

Steve Smith puts his hand up to lead Australia again if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith puts his hand up to lead Australia again if given chance

Hindustan Times  

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith has said he is keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way. Australia's Steve Smith: File photo Smith, one of the world's best contemporary batsmen, was suspended from international cricket for 12 months and banned …

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

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 faces injury scare ahead of first Test in Adelaide
4 years ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith faces injury scare ahead of first Test in Adelaide

India TV News  

Australia, who are already struggling from a host of injuries in their squad, could face another big hurdle as they gear up for the Test series. The side's premier batsman Steve Smith missed the training session at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday as he suffered from back soreness. Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Aaron Finch, …

AUS vs IND 3rd ODI: Hoping to contribute in upcoming games, says Steve Smith after bagging Man of the Series
4 years, 1 month ago

AUS vs IND 3rd ODI: Hoping to contribute in upcoming games, says Steve Smith after bagging Man of the Series

India TV News  

Australia's intentions to register a 3-0 whitewash against visitors India were washed out after they were handed a 13-run defeat in the final ODI of the series. The game also turned out to be a rare failure for Steve Smith, who had slammed centuries in the first two ODIs of the series. However, Smith, for his batting exploits in the …

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian cricket team departed Sunday for a tour to England like no other in the long history between the two nations. As captain Steve Smith left Sydney on Sunday for Perth, from which the Australian team’s chartered flight was to leave for London, he said he is eager to play again, whatever the surrounding circumstances. Smith was also sad …

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends

Firstpost  

Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly on Sunday, leaving him eligible to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Sydney: Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Smith told Channel Nine television’s Sports Sunday …

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect
4 years, 10 months ago

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect

Firstpost  

The redemptive narratives of Smith and Warner drip with metaphor and meaning. Now Smith intends to “smile and laugh”, as he told journalists in Johannesburg ahead of his team’s first of three T20Is against South Africa starting on Friday. “It’s nice to be back playing in South Africa,” he said. I’ve learned a lot over the last two years.” Smith …

'Is that what happened?': Smith blocks out boos in MCG test
5 years ago

'Is that what happened?': Smith blocks out boos in MCG test

The Hindu  

It’s the biggest event on Australia’s cricket calendar, the opening day of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. READ | Smith eyes century as Australia takes control against NZ Walking to the crease at the fall of Australia’s second wicket, in front of a record crowd of more than 80,000 — the biggest attendance ever for a day’s …

Australia skipper Tim Paine fully supportive of Steve Smith's return to captaincy
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia skipper Tim Paine fully supportive of Steve Smith's return to captaincy

Firstpost  

Australian captain Tim Paine has addressed speculation over whether Steve Smith will again lead the team once a ban ends in March, saying he would be fully supportive if it happens “one day”. Sydney: Australian captain Tim Paine has addressed speculation over whether Steve Smith will again lead the team once a ban ends in March, saying he would be …

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Langer unsure if Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Langer unsure if Smith wants Australia captaincy back

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban
5 years, 5 months ago

Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban

India TV News  

After single-handedly dragging Australia out of a hole by scoring a magnificent hundred on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, Steve Smith revealed that there were times during his one-year ban when he considered walking away from the game completely. After Australia were reduced to 122/8 before Tea with Smith at the crease waging a lone battle on …

Ashes 2019, England vs Australia - 1st Test: Steve Smith moving on from ball-tampering ban with 'one of my best hundreds'
5 years, 5 months ago

Ashes 2019, England vs Australia - 1st Test: Steve Smith moving on from ball-tampering ban with 'one of my best hundreds'

The Hindu  

Steve Smith relished the opportunity to quickly put his Test lay-off behind him with one of his best Australia centuries in the longest format. Australia was rocking on the first day of the Ashes opener at Edgbaston either side of Smith's arrival at number four, reduced to 122-8 as Stuart Broad dominated for England. A magnificent knock of 144 off …

Steve Smith has got his timing and class back, says Australia skipper Aaron Finch
5 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith has got his timing and class back, says Australia skipper Aaron Finch

India TV News  

Steve Smith's "timing and class" is back and it seems that he had never left the Australian set-up, skipper Aaron Finch said Friday as the national team gears up for the World Cup on a war-footing. Back after a year's suspension for his involvement in ball-tampering scandal, Smith was scratchy during Indian Premier League but found his mojo back with …

Steve Smith likely to be fit for World Cup, manager feels he will recover in no time
5 years, 11 months ago

Steve Smith likely to be fit for World Cup, manager feels he will recover in no time

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Steve Smith's road to recovery is on track after he recently underwent elbow surgery and is quite likely to be fit for the upcoming 2019 World Cup. Smith's manager Warren Craig said that the former skipper remained in braces after the surgery but expressed confidence that he would be ready to play in a few weeks time. …

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end
5 years, 11 months ago

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end

India Today  

Australian captain Tim Paine said suspended batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner form an integral part of the Australian batting unit and hoped that once their bans are over, they are welcomed back. I think those two have got plenty of runs in the bank if you like," Paine said when asked if Smith and Warner could enter the national …

Steve Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Darren Lehmann
6 years ago

Steve Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Darren Lehmann

India Today  

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach during the infamous ball-tampering scandal, feels then captain Steve Smith shouldn't have turned a "blind eye" to the ill-fated plan in Cape Town. On Wednesday, Bancroft said Warner asked him to use sandpaper to alter the ball and claimed he went along with it to "fit in" and feel "valued" in the team". Former opener …

You're paid to win, not play: Steven Smith reveals Cricket Australia's mantra that led to ball-tampering scandal
6 years ago

You're paid to win, not play: Steven Smith reveals Cricket Australia's mantra that led to ball-tampering scandal

India TV News  

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying 'We don't pay you to …

Steve Smith reflects on 'win at all costs' culture instilled by Cricket Australia's executives
6 years ago

Steve Smith reflects on 'win at all costs' culture instilled by Cricket Australia's executives

Firstpost  

Former Australian captain Steve Smith said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic “win at all costs” culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Melbourne: Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in …

You are paid to win, not to play: Cricket Australia bosses had told Steve Smith
6 years ago

You are paid to win, not to play: Cricket Australia bosses had told Steve Smith

India Today  

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal. And I remember James Sutherland and Pat Howard coming into the rooms there and actually saying 'We don't pay you to …

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban
6 years ago

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban

The Hindu  

Steve Smith discussed his "leadership failure" following the ball-tampering scandal as the banished Australia captain eyes a return to the national team. READ: Warner, Smith, Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stand "I'm moving forward day to day, and doing what I need to do to prepare to hopefully get another opportunity to play for Australia. Warne: Smith and Warner bans too …

Steve Smith says he had opportunity to stop ball-tampering scandal but turned blind eye, admits failing as a leader
6 years ago

Steve Smith says he had opportunity to stop ball-tampering scandal but turned blind eye, admits failing as a leader

Firstpost  

Former Australia skipper Steve Smith admitted he failed as a captain by turning a blind eye to the ball-tampering scandal and said it has been hard watching Australia struggle from the sidelines. Sydney: Former Australia skipper Steve Smith admitted on Friday he failed as a captain by turning a blind eye to the ball-tampering scandal and said it has been …

Steve Smith opens up on life after ball-tampering row and future plans
6 years ago

Steve Smith opens up on life after ball-tampering row and future plans

India TV News  

Suspended Australia cricketer Steve Smith addressed the media for the first time on Friday since his teary-eyed press conference upon his arrival in Australia after the ball-tampering row in South Africa in March, 2018. He also hailed Tim Paine's leadership as 'outstanding' and said that Australian cricket currently is being played at the right spirit and that is how the …

Steve Smith reveals why he did not appeal ball-tampering ban
6 years ago

Steve Smith reveals why he did not appeal ball-tampering ban

India Today  

Former Australia captain Steve Smith said on Friday that he did not appeal the 12-month ban Cricket Australia slapped on him over involvement in the ball-tampering scandal as he wanted to accept and take responsibility for his mistakes. Steve Smith addressing the media and says it's been tough at times watching the Australian team, but was proud of the side …

I want to come back better than I was, says Steve Smith in new commercial
6 years ago

I want to come back better than I was, says Steve Smith in new commercial

India Today  

Steve Smith still has a little over three months before he can return to international cricket but is leaving no stone unturned to keep himself fit and ready for selection as soon as his ball-tampering ban ends in March. But the Vodafone Australia responded to criticism from one Twitter user, saying the company was supporting Smith "in his mission to …

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges
6 years, 9 months ago

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his sympathy towards Steve Smith and David Warner, saying he believes they will return to play for Australia stronger after their bans for the Cape Town Test cheating scandal. Ganguly believes that Smith would comeback stronger and play his level best for the national team once again.

Steve Smith Breaks Down During Media Press Conference in Sydney
6 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith Breaks Down During Media Press Conference in Sydney

India TV News  

Steve Smith breaks down during a press conference in Sydney after returning home midway from ongoing Australia's tour of South Africa. He expresses deep regret for his on-field actions and involvement in the controversial ball-tampering saga. Smith takes full responsibility for the scandal that has rocked the sport in Australia.

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