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'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson scalped five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated England by 275 runs in the second Ashes Test. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Ashes celebration: Was bespectacled Smith mocking Leach?

Ashes celebration: Was bespectacled Smith mocking Leach?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I was there, I know the truth, they were talking about Chris Rogers who was here four years ago and that is actually the truth'

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If the humiliation of India being able to declare their second innings on 487/6 reflected poorly on the bowling unit, it was the Australian batting line-up dismissed for 104 in their first innings that bore the brunt of the blame.

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

'We are expecting some different stuff'

'We are expecting some different stuff'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

Dhoni's form not a worry for Pune captain Smith

Dhoni's form not a worry for Pune captain Smith

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant skipper Steve Smith on Thursday came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has struggled for runs in the first three games of this year's Indian Premier League.

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".

Langer on why Smith was not given captaincy for 3rd T20I

Langer on why Smith was not given captaincy for 3rd T20I

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Smith was banned from leadership roles for two years after the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town in 2018 but the ban expired in March.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep gives India the upperhand after Smith's century

PHOTOS: Kuldeep gives India the upperhand after Smith's century

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Calls grow for action against Aus captain, Gavaskar, Laxman urge match referee's intervention

Indore Test: Will the Aussies focus on pitch again?

Indore Test: Will the Aussies focus on pitch again?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Australia aim to unsettle the rampaging Indian spinners by slowing the tempo of the game.

Smith defends another Australian batting no show

Smith defends another Australian batting no show

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'It hasn't been easy for the batters throughout the series'

Philander makes comments against Smith, then retracts

Philander makes comments against Smith, then retracts

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

"He could have avoided any contact but to me he is just as guilty. Trying some football skills to get a penalty??? Pity he didn't dive to top it off."

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.

3rd Test: How Indian batters can go past 400 at the Gabba

3rd Test: How Indian batters can go past 400 at the Gabba

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

India's batters will need to fire on all cylinders when they come out to bat and former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lists key strategies the visitors will need to adopt to claw back into the game.

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from Jasprit Bumrah on the Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Disgraced former Australia captain Steve Smith has tied up with the local arm of Britain's Vodafone Group in an advertising campaign that leverages the nation's ball-tampering shame for marketing purposes.

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday equalled the legendary Sir Donald Bradman and South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of scoring four consecutive hundreds in a Test series.

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Australia captain is at the top of the Test rankings for almost two years. His batting average of 62.32 is second only to Don Bradman.

Rahane sacked, Smith to lead Rajasthan Royals

Rahane sacked, Smith to lead Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Smith, who is back in action after serving a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, has been made the leader of the team once again. The announcement was made ahead of Royals' clash against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur.

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith plundered superb centuries to lead Australia to a commanding 337 for one on the first day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

ICC Test rankings: Run-machine Smith maintains top spot

ICC Test rankings: Run-machine Smith maintains top spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Smith's player of the match effort of 211 and 82 runs in the two innings has lifted him to 937 rating points, only 10 less than his all-time best aggregate achieved in December 2017.

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Wearing Australian colours for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal erupted in Cape Town in March, 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner were greeted warmly by a small crowd in Brisbane, where Aaron Finch's team took a one-wicket win.

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.

Return of Smith, Warner makes for hard selections: Finch

Return of Smith, Warner makes for hard selections: Finch

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Fitting the disgraced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner into Australia's World Cup squad will be "bloody hard" given the side's resurgence without them, according to captain Aaron Finch. Both Smith and Warner are eligible to return to the national side after their 12-month suspensions for ball-tampering ended on Thursday.

Ganguly warns India against taking Aus lightly even without Smith, Warner

Ganguly warns India against taking Aus lightly even without Smith, Warner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'This is like the Indian team not having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It's a huge factor'

Marsh draws inspiration from 'best mate' Smith ahead of series against India

Marsh draws inspiration from 'best mate' Smith ahead of series against India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Steve Smith is a source of positivity for Australian vice-captain Mitchell Marsh

DRS row: Smith must have learnt a lesson, says Steve Waugh

DRS row: Smith must have learnt a lesson, says Steve Waugh

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A 'brain fade' moment led to Steven Smith seeking dressing advice for a DRS referral in the second Test against India and his word should be taken at face value, feels former Australia captain Steve Waugh.

Banned Smith likely to be welcomed back, says Waugh

Banned Smith likely to be welcomed back, says Waugh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Banned Australian cricketer Steve Smith is likely to be welcomed back with open arms when he returns to club cricket in Sydney at the weekend.

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's refusal to make changes in his batting to overcome a weakness outside the off-stump has seen his average drop from the 50s to 48.13, says former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar.

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

With recent matches indicating that chasing teams have fared slightly better, the toss-winning captain may opt to bowl first.

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Harbhajan Singh may have been a thorn in the flesh for Australia in the past but current skipper Steve Smith ranks the off-spinner among his favourite Indian cricketers alongside Sachin Tendulkar.

Challenging time for Smith the captain, says Clarke

Challenging time for Smith the captain, says Clarke

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Steve Smith is in the middle of a challenging phase as captain and he must define the way for the Australian team's comeback in the ongoing One-Day International series against India, feels his former skipper Michael Clarke.