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 Thursday, the former captain, who returned to action recently after serving a one year ban due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, struck 144 off 219 balls to help his team post 284 in their first innings. "There were times throughout the last 15 months where I didn't know if I was ever going to play cricket again," ESPNcricinfo quoted Smith as saying after the day's play. "I think it has got to be one of my best hundreds, definitely, first Ashes Test match, the ball was doing a fair bit out in the morning so I had to work really hard," said the former captain.

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Indian Steve Smith? Young batter meticulously imitates Australian batter, watch video
1 day, 18 hours ago

Indian Steve Smith? Young batter meticulously imitates Australian batter, watch video

India Today  

Cricket fans are marvelling at a video showcasing a young Indian batter imitating Australian cricket maestro Steve Smith with astonishing accuracy. The video, which has taken social media by storm, shows the young batter emulating Smith’s signature shuffle across the crease, his exaggerated backlift, and even the trademark fidgety movements before taking strike. Steve Smith, regarded as one of the …

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch
2 days, 18 hours ago

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch

India Today  

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG after falling one run short of 10,000 career runs in the five-match Test series against India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Australia's first innings of the fifth Test, Smith edged a delivery to slip five runs shy of the landmark. "Five Test …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket
4 days, 16 hours ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu  

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
4 days, 18 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 …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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6 days, 18 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

Unbelievable ! Smith Falls To Rare Bowled Dismissal
1 week, 6 days ago

Unbelievable ! Smith Falls To Rare Bowled Dismissal

Deccan Chronicle  

In a dramatic turn of events during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian batting legend Steven Smith was dismissed in a rare and unexpected manner by Indian pacer Akash Deep. Attempting to flick the ball through the off side, Smith saw the ball deflect off his pads and ricochet onto the stumps, resulting …

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
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1 week, 6 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 …

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list
1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list

Hindustan Times  

Australia's Steve Smith continued on his solid form, following up his century in Brisbane with another three-figure score, securing his 34th Test century during the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne. Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching his century on the second day of the fourth Test His brilliant knock has been a vital contribution to Australia’s strong position on …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith hits 11th Test hundred vs India, most by any batter
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith hits 11th Test hundred vs India, most by any batter

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his love affair with the Melbourne Cricket Ground by hitting his second successive Test hundred in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Smith broke former England Test captain Joe Root's record for the most Test centuries against India on Friday, December 27. This was Smith's 11th Test hundred against India, most by any batter. Most …

Respect beyond rivalry: Virat Kohli wins hearts with special Steve Smith gesture
1 week, 6 days ago

Respect beyond rivalry: Virat Kohli wins hearts with special Steve Smith gesture

India Today  

After facing criticism for his on-field altercation with Sam Konstas, Virat Kohli once again showed his sportsmanship with a heartwarming gesture towards Steve Smith in the Boxing Day Test. The International Cricket Council fined Kohli 20% of his match fees and handed him one demerit point for shoulder-charging Australian youngster Sam Konstas during the opening day of the Test. Meanwhile, …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith hails 'special player' Travis Head after latter's back-to-back tons against India
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith hails 'special player' Travis Head after latter's back-to-back tons against India

Firstpost  

Steve Smith hailed Travis Head as a ‘special’ player after the latter’s century on Day 2 of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia batter Steve Smith had words of praise for Travis Head after the latter scored a second consecutive Test century, on Day 2 of the third Test against India on Sunday. “I had a …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: ‘Fortunate that Travis & I could stand up today,’ says centurion Smith
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: ‘Fortunate that Travis & I could stand up today,’ says centurion Smith

The Hindu  

A sense of relief was palpable as Steve Smith sat down for his media interaction at the Gabba here on Sunday. Discussing his 101 in the third Test, Smith said: “It was nice to get to three figures. I got a bit of luck early on and made the most of it.” As for his aggressive fellow-centurion Travis Head, Smith …

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test | Nice to get three figures...been a while: Steve Smith on century against India on Day 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early

India Today  

Steve Smith was delighted to return back to form after his magnificent century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Commenting on his knock, Smith praised the openers for seeing off the new ball and said that he rode on his luck early on. Australia finish day 2 on 405/7 Further speaking ahead, …

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early

India Today  

Steve Smith was delighted to return back to form after his magnificent century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Commenting on his knock, Smith praised the openers for seeing off the new ball and said that he rode on his luck early on. Australia finish day 2 on 405/7 Further speaking ahead, …

AUS vs IND: Gritty Steve Smith bounces back, ends 25-innings wait for Test hundred
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there

ABC  

At 1:29pm in Brisbane, Steve Smith hit an on-drive. That was the day he became the real Steve Smith, plunderer of runs at an historic level and one of the most oddly elegant batters we've ever seen. As a nervy morning turned into a joyous afternoon at the Gabba, it was also clear what an incredibly positive influence Head was …

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101

India Today  

Australia batter Steve Smith combined with Travis Head to dominate India on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test match. I’ve been trusting myself and got some luck early on,” Steve Smith said after the day's play. For the first time in 25 innings, since the 2023 Ashes at Lord's, Steve Smith has a Test match century! ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4kt6rcDsYJ — 7Cricket …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

ABP News  

Steve Smith, the star Australian batter, faced an injury scare as he sustained a blow to his right thumb during a practice session ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. With their top pacer from the first IND vs AUS Test in Perth, Josh Hazlewood, sidelined due to a side strain, and uncertainty surrounding …

Aussie star battling injury following brutal net session in Adelaide ahead of second Test against India
1 month ago

Aussie star battling injury following brutal net session in Adelaide ahead of second Test against India

Daily Mail  

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has suffered a painful hand injury during a net session in Adelaide ahead of the second Test match against India. It is not known how serious the injury to Smith's hand is, but the alarming incident has deepened Australia's injury woes, with Josh Hazlewood already out with a side strain. Steve Smith has suffered a painful …

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Brook century drags England back into first New Zealand Test
1 month, 1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Brook century drags England back into first New Zealand Test

The Hindu  

Harry Brook scored a brilliant century to drag England right back into the first Test in Christchurch on Friday, driving the tourist to within 29 runs of New Zealand’s tally of 348 on 319 for five at the end of day two. RELATED | NZ vs ENG 1st Test Scorecard and Highlights It had all looked much bleaker when, with …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion
3 months, 4 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC

The Hindu  

Bolstered by his strong show at the Major League Cricket, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith is hopeful of returning to the Indian Premier League next year. The 35-year-old, who was ignored for the T20 World Cup and the upcoming tour of Scotland and England, guided the Washington Freedom to its maiden MLC title, finishing the T20 tournament as the franchise’s …

Jamie Smith denied maiden Test century but England dominating West Indies
5 months, 1 week ago

Jamie Smith denied maiden Test century but England dominating West Indies

The Independent  

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Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom

Daily Mail  

Test great Steve Smith is to play for Washington Freedom in the second season of Major League Cricket as the Australian influence in the American T20 competition gathers pace. The 34-year-old Smith will link up with another batting great, coach Ricky Ponting, in the capital-based franchise after the T20 World Cup in the US, where he still hopes to represent …

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

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith's woes as Australia's new opening batter continued as the veteran scored just nine runs and burnt a review in New Zealand. New Zealand flipped the script on decades of Australian trans-Tasman Test dominance on day three in Christchurch, cashing in on a day that held rich promise. The Australia star has struggled as David Warner's replacement at the …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Graeme Smith has a plan – but is it too late to save South African cricket?
11 months ago

Graeme Smith has a plan – but is it too late to save South African cricket?

The Independent  

When Graeme Smith made his Test debut back in 2002, the cricket world was a very different place. open image in gallery Graeme Smith played 117 Test matches for South Africa, and just 33 Twenty20 internationals “But it’s not only the commercial benefit. “International cricket needs South Africa to be strong, it needs countries like Sri Lanka to be strong …

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 to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies

The Hindu  

If the last Test against Pakistan was all about David Warner's pending retirement, the series-opener against West Indies centers around newly-promoted opener Steve Smith. “It’s pretty game, I suppose, with a brand new ball; bowling short stuff and wasting it,” Smith told Australian Associated Press. Pakistan's loss at the SCG kept the Test team winless in Australia since 1995, and …

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 …

'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 …

Will Steve Smith retire from Test cricket after home season? Cricketer's manager responds
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Steve Smith retire from Test cricket after home season? Cricketer's manager responds

India TV News  

Australia cricketer Steve Smith is gearing up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan at home. This is also the last Test series of David Warner's Test career as he has already announced that the New Year Test in Sydney will be his last in the format. Though Australia won the World Cup, Smith's bat didn't roar as he …

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Steve Smith shines on debut as opener, scores 52 off 41 balls
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Steve Smith shines on debut as opener, scores 52 off 41 balls

India Today  

Steve Smith's debut as an opener in the T20I format went according to plan as he scored a 41-ball 52 at Vizag on November 23. Smith made waves in the BBL 2023 season, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess while opening for the Sydney Sixers. IND vs AUS 1ST T20I Live Updates However, that didn't happen as Smith had to withdraw …

World Cup 2023 Final: Steve Smith fails to review potential not out in India vs Australia clash
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023 Final: Steve Smith fails to review potential not out in India vs Australia clash

Firstpost  

It was a slower off-cutter from Bumrah and Smith, looking to play it straight missed on this occasion and was struck on the back pad. Australia’s Steve Smith could have had his fortunes changed had he opted for a review during his team’s 2023 Cricket World Cup Final against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Australia were chasing India’s total of …

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the fifth Ashes Test turned out to be an attritional affair with Australia choosing to blunt out the England attack and ending up with a 12-run lead. It was some lower order effort that pushed Australia past England's total and talismanic batter Steve Smith is the one who led it. Menon's decision was initially met with …

‘His dismissal was so un-Smith like…’: Ex-Australia captain Mark Taylor sums up Australia star’s poor Ashes form
1 year, 5 months ago

‘His dismissal was so un-Smith like…’: Ex-Australia captain Mark Taylor sums up Australia star’s poor Ashes form

Hindustan Times  

England staged a comeback to stun Australia in the 3rd Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds. The match also saw Steve Smith fail to have an impact in his 100th Test as the Aussies failed to grab a series-clinching victory. Speaking to World Wide of Sports, former Australia captain Mark Taylor criticised Smith and pointed out that his dismissal in …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith booed by Headingley crowd in his 100th Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith booed by Headingley crowd in his 100th Test

India Today  

Australia batter Steve Smith was booed by the Headingley crowd on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test match on Thursday, 6 July. KEEP WALKING STEVE 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/zUPxlfTAEe — England's Barmy Army ðŸôó çó âó åó ®ó çó ¿ðŸŽº July 6, 2023 Emotions ran high after a controversial final day at Lord's in the second Test match of the series. …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms

The Hindu  

When Australia’s Steve Smith last played a Test match at Headingley, he was just one red-ball cap into his celebrated career and thought of mainly as a leg-spinner. But when Smith takes the field at Yorkshire’s headquarters on Thursday for the third match of the Ashes series, he will be winning his 100th cap as arguably the outstanding batter of …

Steve Smith aims to tick Ashes win in England off bucket list in 100th Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Steve Smith aims to tick Ashes win in England off bucket list in 100th Test

India Today  

Steve Smith is aiming to secure an Ashes series win in England on the occasion of his 100th Test in Headingley as Australia hold a 2-0 lead in the ongoing series. Since his debut for Australia, the star batter has achieved a lot of accolades in the longest format of the game but an Ashes win in England has slipped …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith's advice turned things around for Australia on Day 2
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith's advice turned things around for Australia on Day 2

Firstpost  

England were in command until Tea break on Day 2 of the second Test before losing way to Australia’s short-ball strategy. England were in complete control of proceedings on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Lord’s on Thursday. You ask most of the fast bowlers, they probably wouldn’t want to keep charging in and bowling short stuff, …

Steve Smith scores 32nd Test hundred, 12th in Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

Steve Smith scores 32nd Test hundred, 12th in Ashes

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith scored a hundred against England during the second Ashes Test on Thursday at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. AS IT HAPPENED | ENGLAND VS AUSTRALIA, LORD’S ASHES TEST, DAY 2 Smith also goes level with Jack Hobbs for the second-most hundreds in Ashes, Don Bradman leads the list with 19 tons. Earlier on day 1, Smith …

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