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Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home. Nathan Lyon will receive the support of Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy as frontline spinners as spin is expected to play a massive part in Galle, which will host both Test matches in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's hopes of making a Test …

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2 days, 14 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 …

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4 days, 13 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 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘MCG to Steve Smith is like Roland Garros to Rafael Nadal’: Iconic comparison made as AUS star enters legendary list

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith has been in resurgent form during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and once again proved a point in Melbourne, getting his 34th Test ton on Friday. Kerry O'Keeffe makes Rafael Nadal comparison Lauding Smith for his form, former Australian cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe said on Fox Cricket as the batter was nearing his ton, “One of his favourite shots he …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test

Hindustan Times

An unexpected disruption occurred on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a pitch invader sprinted onto the field and tried to hug Indian batting star Virat Kohli. A pitch invader is seen with India's Virat Kohli on the second day of the fourth cricket Test In a dramatic moment, the invader attempted to …

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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 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: When Steve Smith feared a Virat Kohli masterclass at MCG

India Today

When Virat Kohli shouldered arms to the very third delivery he faced in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test, many of his fans were brimming with hope. A few minutes later, Kohli had a wry smile on his face after resisting the urge to drive at a sucker ball outside the off-stump from Australia captain Pat Cummins. Watch: …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith breaks Joe Root's all-time record against India with hundred in boxing day Test at MCG

India TV News

Steve Smith's love affair with India's bowling attack witnessed another historic chapter on Friday as the star batter scored his 11th Test hundred against the Asian side while playing in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Most Test centuries against India Player Test hundreds vs India Steve Smith 11 Joe Root 10 Sir Garfield Sobers 8 Sir …

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2 weeks ago

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

India Today

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

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2 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in elite club with 10th 50 plus score in MCG Tests

India Today

Steve Smith has joined the legendary Don Bradman in an elite list of batters to have got 10 or more scores of 50 plus in Tests at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates Chappell is on top of the list with 13 fifty plus scores from 17 Tests. Bradman and Ponting are second …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: India bowling coach Morkel backs Jadeja despite rough outing; praises centurions Head, Smith

The Hindu

After a long day for his wards in the park, Morne Morkel strode into the press conference hall. A hat-tip to centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith, and a fair assessment of the Indian attack were par for the course as the Indian bowling coach dealt with the media at the Gabba here on Sunday. Morkel admitted that it was …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs Australia: Head, Smith score centuries in third Test at The Gabba

Al Jazeera

Australia stage a middle order fightback to pass 400 against India on day two of the third Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith clambered out of his form slump with a drought-breaking century and Travis Head smashed another big century as Australia posted a commanding 405 for seven on day two of the third Test against India in Brisbane. “I missed …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, : Ahead of the third Test against India in Brisbane, Australian batter Steve Smith insisted he is not out of form, just short of runs, and also spoke about when he might retire from the sport. ": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test With the five-match series level at 1-1, all eyes are on …

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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 …

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4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Australia’s Marsh wants to focus on the present ahead of Gabba Test

The Hindu

Look ahead - was the hint that Mitchell Marsh offered while talking to the media at the Gabba here on Thursday afternoon. We are focussed on playing our style and hopefully going 2-1 up the series.” Asked about countering Jasprit Bumrah, Marsh said: “He is probably the best bowler in the world. And then the replay came up, and my …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

India fan kicked out of Adelaide Oval during IND vs AUS pink-ball Test after waving ‘sandpaper’

Hindustan Times

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has turned out to be as spicy and competitive as it was built up to be even though only two of the five Test matches have been played thus far. While there have been flare-ups between the players, most notably between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj in the second Test, it seems there has been some action …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Cox in line to make England Test debut against New Zealand

The Telegraph

Jordan Cox is in line for a Test debut in New Zealand as England make contingency plans for Jamie Smith, who is due to go on paternity leave. Smith is expected to leave the New Zealand tour after the first Test in Christchurch and is unlikely to return before the series ends. “New Zealand is a comfortable place to wicket-keep …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith's first Test century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

Jamie Smith scored his maiden Test hundred before Mark Wood hit out as England established a sizeable first-innings lead over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Friday. Smith's first Test century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka Surrey wicketkeeper Smith's 111 was the centrepiece of England's 358 all out a total that left them 122 runs ahead of Sri …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

'He's been a killer against Australia': Virat Kohli's rousing entry, gigantic reputation made Cummins, Lyon, Smith sweat

Hindustan Times

Australian cricketers Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland and Steve Smith were afraid Virat Kohli would snatch the World Test Championship final for India when the two teams met The Oval last June. Pat Cummins and Virat Kohli during last year's World Test Championship final For the longest time, Australia kept their foot on the pedal but were aware of …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian coach Andrew McDonald defends Steve Smith as opener, says he will be up to challenge of India Test series

ABC

In short: Steve Smith has just one score over 31 from eight innings since moving from number four to opener after David Warner's retirement. The side has been on a mighty nine-month slog, starting with the World Test Championship final in London, followed days later by the Ashes, then the one-day international World Cup, a home summer featuring five Tests …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval

India TV News

The greatest modern Test batter Steve Smith had a mixed day on the field with the bat on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Oval as he scored 71 runs and was the lone batter for his side. Smith got out for 71 but he managed to achieve a massive feat on the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final Day 2: India's response to Australia's 469 in shambles

Deccan Chronicle

London: The fascinating thing about cricket is its uncertainty. The problem for Team India was that the balance between bat and ball seemed to differ depending on whether its two best seamers Md Shami and Md Siraj were bowling, or their support pace men. They got the early breaks that tilted the scales back a bit, with century makers Travis …

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Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

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

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

‘MCG to Steve Smith is like Roland Garros to Rafael Nadal’: Iconic comparison made as AUS star enters legendary list

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test

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

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: When Steve Smith feared a Virat Kohli masterclass at MCG

Steve Smith breaks Joe Root's all-time record against India with hundred in boxing day Test at MCG

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

Steve Smith joins Don Bradman in elite club with 10th 50 plus score in MCG Tests

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: India bowling coach Morkel backs Jadeja despite rough outing; praises centurions Head, Smith

India vs Australia: Head, Smith score centuries in third Test at The Gabba

"Not out of form, just out of runs...": Steve Smith breaks silence on dry run ahead of Brisbane Test

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

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Australia’s Marsh wants to focus on the present ahead of Gabba Test

India fan kicked out of Adelaide Oval during IND vs AUS pink-ball Test after waving ‘sandpaper’

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

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

Jordan Cox in line to make England Test debut against New Zealand

Smith's first Test century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka

'He's been a killer against Australia': Virat Kohli's rousing entry, gigantic reputation made Cummins, Lyon, Smith sweat

Australian coach Andrew McDonald defends Steve Smith as opener, says he will be up to challenge of India Test series

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval

WTC Final Day 2: India's response to Australia's 469 in shambles