Aussie Test great Steve Smith to add real credibility to $174million US Major League Cricket after signing with Washington Freedom
11 months, 2 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 Australia again. Each of the six foundation teams, including Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, Seattle and New York City, has a $1.5million salary cap to secure 18 players, with a maximum of seven overseas stars. Smith will add a huge amount of credibility to the American league that is trying to gain traction in the United States, backed by wealth Indian investors Smith will join the Washington Freedom, one of six foundation teams in the Major League Cricket competition Smith will have some familiar company at the Freedom, with Aussie cricket star Ricky Ponting to coach the side Smith's signing was widely expected as the former Aussie skipper was named brand ambassador to Washington Freedom last year, while his state team, NSW, have a high-performance partnership with the club.

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The Aussie goldSmith leaves a giant-sized vacuum in One Day cricket
3 weeks, 3 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 …

Steve Smith quits one-day international cricket after Australia’s Champions Trophy loss to India
3 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 announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit
3 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
3 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 …

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
1 month, 3 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 …

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
1 month, 4 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 …

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record
2 months 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle
2 months 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 …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith goes past Sunil Gavaskar with 35th Test century
2 months 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 wants Australia to 'adapt quickly' on surfaces of Sri Lanka for Test series
2 months ago

Steve Smith wants Australia to 'adapt quickly' on surfaces of Sri Lanka for Test series

India TV News  

Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series Steve Smith is aware of the challenge Sri Lankan pitches pose for batters outside Asia and wants his team to adapt as quickly as it can for whatever surfaces are on offer in the two Tests in Galle. The Aussies face Sri Lanka in two test matches which will conclude the World …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club
2 months ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

India TV News  

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith is on the verge of completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the 35-year-old will be leading the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and that’s when Smith will have the opportunity to join the elite club. He currently has 9999 runs to his name in Test …

Steve Smith cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after elbow injury scare during BBL
2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after elbow injury scare during BBL

The Hindu  

Steve Smith, the designated captain for Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka, was on Monday cleared to participate in the Test series following an elbow injury sustained during his stint with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. “Steve Smith has undergone a specialist medical review today following his right elbow injury sustained during the Big Bash League. Smith was …

Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Australia Test squad ahead of Sri Lanka series after injury scare
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2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Australia Test squad ahead of Sri Lanka series after injury scare

India TV News  

Australia's stand-in captain for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Steve Smith, has been given the green signal to rejoin the squad for the training camp in Dubai. Smith's departure for Australia's training camp ahead of the two-match away series in Sri Lanka was delayed after he picked up an elbow issue during the Big Bash League. "Smith is …

Captain Steve Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour
2 months, 1 week ago

Captain Steve Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour

India Today  

Australia has suffered a major blow ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as their stand-in skipper Steve Smith has sustained an elbow injury. According to cricket.com.au, he is expected to visit a specialist in Sydney on January 21 and his participation in the Sri Lanka series depends heavily on the results of that consultation. Australian Open …

Steve Smith expresses desire to play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith expresses desire to play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

India Today  

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has expressed his desire to play in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. Smith recently scored a century in his first game of the Big Bash League 2024-25 playing for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers. Further speaking ahead, Smith revealed that he hasn’t spoken about his T20I comeback with the selectors and is happy …

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'

Hindustan Times  

Although Australia completed a memorable and dominant series victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over India with a six-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground, it might have been a slightly bittersweet day for Steven Smith, as he agonisingly missed out on the opportunity to reach the coveted 10,000-run mark in Test cricket by twice getting dismissed in the 9,990s in …

Indian Steve Smith? Young batter meticulously imitates Australian batter, watch video
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Steven Smith slams 34th Test ton as Australia post 474 after opting to bat in 'Boxing Day Test'
3 months ago

Steven Smith slams 34th Test ton as Australia post 474 after opting to bat in 'Boxing Day Test'

Firstpost  

Steven Smith brought up his second century in as many Tests and forged a solid 112-run partnership for the eighth wicket with captain Pat Cummins as Australia fell 26 short of the 500 mark after resuming from their overnight score of 311/6. Senior Australia batter Steven Smith raises his bat in celebration after completing his 34th Test hundred on Day …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
3 months, 1 week 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 …

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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5 months, 1 week ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
5 months, 1 week 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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5 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 3 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 …

Steve Smith, David Warner among 4 Australian internationals to re-sign with their Big Bash League clubs – India TV
7 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith, David Warner among 4 Australian internationals to re-sign with their Big Bash League clubs – India TV

India TV News  

Australian internationals have re-signed up with their respective Big Bash League clubs ahead of the 14th edition of the tournament. Despite the 2024-25 season of the BBL clashing with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Australian Test players will get at least two weeks following the end of the New Year's Test in Sydney. Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey have …

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC
7 months, 2 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 …

Steve Smith left out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith left out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

The Independent  

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Mitch Marsh to lead Australia at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Steve Smith misses selection
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Mitch Marsh to lead Australia at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Steve Smith misses selection

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mitch Marsh will captain Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup next month, leading a national cricket squad that is missing ex-skipper Steve Smith and up-and-coming batter Jake Fraser-McGurk. The 34-year-old Smith has signed for the Washington Freedom for the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States which starts July 4, four days after the …

Travis Head to team up with Steve Smith for Washington Freedom in MLC 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Travis Head to team up with Steve Smith for Washington Freedom in MLC 2024

India TV News  

Australia batter Travis Head has been signed up by Washington Freedom for the second edition of Major League Cricket commencing soon after the T20 World Cup. While Smith is still not certain for the T20 World Cup and isn't playing in the Indian Premier League either, Head's decision to not rest is surprising. He has been on the road since …

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Australia batter Steve Smith has signed for the Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States. Smith is set to link up with fellow Australian and Freedom head coach Ricky Ponting for the tournament which starts July 4, four days after the end of the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean …

Australia’s Smith joins Washington Freedom before MLC cricket season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s Smith joins Washington Freedom before MLC cricket season

Al Jazeera  

The former Australian cricket captain will play in the US-based league after the conclusion of T20 World Cup on June 29. Australia batter Steve Smith will play for Washington Freedom in the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States. Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at …

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

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

India TV News  

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

NZ vs AUS - 'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues
1 year ago

NZ vs AUS - 'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues

India TV News  

'Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy': Fans react as Steve Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues One of the modern-day superstars of Test cricket, Steve Smith, continued to find his feet as an opener as he was dismissed for another low score while batting at the top of the order for Australia. Steve Smith, the best Test batter …

Australia confirm openers for New Zealand series, Steve Smith's role remains puzzle
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia confirm openers for New Zealand series, Steve Smith's role remains puzzle

India TV News  

Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed Australia's top-order for the upcoming series against New Zealand and provided clarity as to who are set to be the top three in the T20 World Cup 2024. Marsh has confirmed that their top-order is "pretty set" but there remains puzzle around the role of Steve Smith. Speaking a day ahead of the …

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

The Hindu  

Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, but also admitted it suited him because he got bored waiting to come in at four. “They were obviously very keen to get Cameron in the side as well and play our best six batters, and for me it didn’t sit right …

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests
1 year, 2 months ago

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests

The Hindu  

Gearing up to open batting for Australia in Tests, Steve Smith on January 13 asserted that it was not a new role for him since he has the experience batting at No. With Smith set to open alongside Usman Khawaja, he said that he had been waiting for a long time to bat up the order, especially since Marnus Labuschagne …

Steve Smith's rumoured move to open for Australia one of many decisions likely to define its next generation
1 year, 2 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Steve Smith's manager dismisses former Australia captain's retirement talks
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Steve Smith reveals Big Bash League return date after committing to Sydney Sixers
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith reveals Big Bash League return date after committing to Sydney Sixers

India Today  

In the upcoming KFC Big Bash League season 13, Australian star batter Steve Smith is set to don the magenta jersey of the Sydney Sixers once again. This much-anticipated game may feature Smith, clashing with his World Cup-winning comrade Adam Zampa, who recently transitioned from the Stars to the Renegades. Recently, Smith has embraced the role of an opener, a …

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV
1 year, 4 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 …

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands
1 year, 7 months ago

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

India Today  

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

Steve Smith to open in T20Is? Selector reveals Australia's big T20 World Cup 2024 plan starting with SA series
1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Smith to open in T20Is? Selector reveals Australia's big T20 World Cup 2024 plan starting with SA series

India TV News  

Australia's transition in T20Is has begun with the announcement of the squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. Australia, who will be playing their first game since the T20 World Cup 2022 which was the last for former skipper Aaron Finch, named Mitchell Marsh as the new captain of the T20I side for the South Africa series but …

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