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Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another portion of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a flat Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India have won the last four they have played.

How Kohli and Smith are similar

How Kohli and Smith are similar

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Asked about the similarities between himself and Kohli, who are both live wires on the field, Warner said the passion to do better than the opponent keeps him going.

'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.

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner have met with their Australia team mates in the United Arab Emirates to smooth the ground for their return to international cricket when their bans expire at the end of the month.

'If Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted'

'If Smith was Indian, his technique would be accepted'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Days after Steve Smith redefined the art of run-scoring in an Ashes series that belonged to him, his formative coach, Trent Woodhill said uniqueness and unorthodox styles should be celebrated.

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Smith, playing for the Toronto Nationals, showed few signs of rust in his 41-ball innings of 61, which included eight fours and a six, before being stumped and leaving the field to a standing ovation.

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Rohit Sharma, who said images of the former Australia skipper being escorted at Johannesburg airport and his tearful media conference in Sydney 'resonated' with him.

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and has been suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council amid stunning ball-tampering revelations that have plunged the test team into crisis.

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.

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Steve Smith has demanded his team's batsmen lift their output and score centuries against South Africa in the wake of their humbling six-wicket loss in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting order continues to captivate the nation's sports media a month before the opening clash in a blockbuster five-Test series against India.

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Duo to serve out bans in full, deems Cricket Australia

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

This was not the first time that Steve Smith and the Australian team resorted to unfair measures in a Test match to gain advantage over their opponents.

PHOTOS: Smith, Maxwell drive Australia on Day 1

PHOTOS: Smith, Maxwell drive Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith struck a cultured unbeaten century on Thursday to steer Australia to 299 for four wickets on the opening day of the third Test against India in Ranchi, signalling he has put the review controversy at Bengaluru behind him.

How IPL has readied Steve Smith for 50 overs' World Cup

How IPL has readied Steve Smith for 50 overs' World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Former Australia captain Steve Smith says competing in the IPL has immensely enhanced his preparation for the upcoming 50 overs' World Cup.

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Australia captain believes the result could have been different had Steve Smith and David Warner been available for the home side in Melbourne.

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England in Southampton on Saturday.

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Hitting back at Virat Kohli for a send-off following his dismissal during the first Twenty20, Australia batsman Steven Smith said the chatter-box gesture by 'emotional' Indian was not required at all.

IPL: This South African will replace Smith at Rajasthan Royals

IPL: This South African will replace Smith at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

South African wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen was named as the replacement for former Australian skipper Steve Smith in the Rajasthan Royals team for upcoming 11th edition of Indian Premier League.

Guess what Steve Smith did during his year-long ban

Guess what Steve Smith did during his year-long ban

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Smith was involved in activities to help raise awareness of mental health during his suspension period.

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return to cricket after the ball-tampering scandal as a marquee player at next month's Global T20 Canada league.

Smith savours 'spectacular' triumph as victorious Ashes captain

Smith savours 'spectacular' triumph as victorious Ashes captain

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'So many different emotions are coming out right now, I'm that excited'

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.

PHOTOS, SA v Aus, 1st Test, Day 1: Smith, Warner make 50s

PHOTOS, SA v Aus, 1st Test, Day 1: Smith, Warner make 50s

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban on Thursday.

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Australia take on West Indies in a three-match T20 series starting in Hobart on Friday as part of their preparations for the June 1-29 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States.

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Captain Steve Smith scored a breezy 44 to guide Australia to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the final Twenty20 International on Wednesday and a 2-1 series victory.

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

VIDEO: Ganguly sympathises with Smith, says he is no cheat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Ganguly backed the under-fire former Australian captain after launching his autobiography titled 'A Century is Not Enough' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The pair will face England in their World Cup match at Lord's on June 25 and are also likely to endure hostile reception during the Ashes, which begins at Edgbaston on August 1.

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) president Greg Dyer said the contrition of the players should be taken into account along with the precedent -- no player has previously received more than a one-match ban for the offence -- and a lack of due process in the Cricket Australia probe.

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Don't see Smith captaining Australia again, says Ian Chappell

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell doesn't see Steve Smith leading the national team again and said Cricket Australia was right to ban him and David Warner for 12 months.

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Disgraced Australian cricketer Steve Smith will be much stronger mentally when he returns to international cricket after serving a one-year ban for his involvement in ball tampering, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said.

Smith not a cheat, he was guilty of negligence: Taylor

Smith not a cheat, he was guilty of negligence: Taylor

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Though Smith is absolutely free to make a return to the national team for next year's World Cup and Ashes series in England, he can only fill back the leadership role in March 2020.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

Warne expects returning Smith to be back to his best

Warne expects returning Smith to be back to his best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

'He (Smith) will be so excited to turn up and play cricket. That's what he loves doing and that's what he is very, very good at. Smith and Warner are two of the best players in world cricket, I think Smith will be giving a lot and integrate with the team'

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft.

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two were recalled to Australia's team for the 2019 World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30.