Steve Smith back in action! Australia call up veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith back in action! Australia call up veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith of Australia (Getty Images) Australia will be without captain Mitchell Marsh for their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Ireland after he sustained a groin injury during training earlier this week. In Marsh’s absence, Travis Head will lead the side in Colombo. Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh suffered a direct blow…

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Steve Smith back in action! Australia call up veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith back in action! Australia calls veteran as Mitchell Marsh misses T20 World Cup opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith of Australia (Getty Images) Australia will be without captain Mitchell Marsh for their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Ireland after he sustained a groin injury during training earlier this week. In Marsh’s absence, Travis Head will lead the side in Colombo. Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh suffered a direct blow…

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Steve Smith reveals truth behind Babar Azam ‘tantrum’ claims as BBL drama erupts | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith reveals truth behind Babar Azam ‘tantrum’ claims as BBL drama erupts | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Steve Smith finally cleared the air on Sunday, addressing the growing speculation around his equation with Sydney Sixers teammate Babar Azam after reports suggested the Pakistan star felt disrespected during their Big Bash League outing last week.On Sunday, Smith addressed the chatter around his relationship with Sydney Sixers…

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Babar Azam BBL controversy: ‘Screw up’ – Steve Smith breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India

Babar Azam BBL controversy: ‘Screw up’ – Steve Smith breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) A scintillating century partnership between Steve Smith and Babar Azam in Sydney Sixers’ BBL clash against Sydney Thunder at the SCG on Friday took a dramatic turn when Smith chose to deny a single to Babar during the key power surge. The decision briefly sparked visible frustration from…

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Last Ashes series? Steve Smith raises retirement question after dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Last Ashes series? Steve Smith raises retirement question after dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia’s Steve Smith (AP/PTI) Steve Smith has cast doubt over his participation in the 2027 Ashes in England, admitting age could be a decisive factor even as excitement builds within an ageing Australian group following a dominant home series win. Australia sealed a comprehensive 4–1 Ashes triumph with a five-wicket victory in the fifth and…

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Ashes 2025: ‘Day by day’- Steve Smith breaks silence on retirement | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ashes 2025: ‘Day by day’- Steve Smith breaks silence on retirement | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith has moved swiftly to shut down talk of an imminent retirement, insisting he remains fully invested in Test cricket ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4. Australia’s stand-in captain acknowledged that recent years have not quite matched the extraordinary standards he set earlier in…

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Steve Smith scripts history, now second only to Don Bradman in this list | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith scripts history, now second only to Don Bradman in this list | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Steve Smith etched his name deeper into Ashes history by overtaking Allan Border to become Australia’s second highest run scorer against England in Test cricket. The milestone came during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, even though Smith endured a tough match with…

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Steve Smith’s brutal takedown of Monty Panesar’s sandpaper remark: ‘Anyone who thinks…’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith’s brutal takedown of Monty Panesar’s sandpaper remark: ‘Anyone who thinks…’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in Test captain Steve Smith delivered a scathing and unexpected response to Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged Ben Stokes and the English media to target him over the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the upcoming Ashes series.Smith, who confirmed Australia’s XI for the…

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‘He’s got five centuries in him’ – David Warner warns England with bold Ashes prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘He’s got five centuries in him’ – David Warner warns England with bold Ashes prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former Australian opener David Warner has predicted Steve Smith will dominate the upcoming Ashes series against England, forecasting five centuries for the veteran batter this summer. Warner’s comments came after Smith scored a commanding 118 for New South Wales against Queensland at the Gabba, following his brief break in New York.Smith’s impressive 176-ball innings, featuring…

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