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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.

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Smith said the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival international players and he is eager to play alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been leading Sussex this season.

Smith feels David Warner's leadership ban is unjustified

Smith feels David Warner's leadership ban is unjustified

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Warner is enduring a lean patch in the longest format with his last four scores, reading 21 and 28 (second Test in Adelaide) and 5 and 48 (first Test in Perth).

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Australian star batter Steve Smith has advised Hardik Pandya to simply "block out" the constant jeers and boos the new Mumbai Indians skipper is receiving from spectators at the IPL so far, as they are "all irrelevant".

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.

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Billy Wright, Derek Dougan and Steve Bull are among those already inducted in the club's Hall of Fame, which was established in 2008.

Australia hails return of saviour Smith

Australia hails return of saviour Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Steve Smith's defiant century on day one of the Ashes series restored the former Australian captain to hero status in the eyes of a grateful nation.

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former spinner Shane Warne questioned the inclusion of Steve Smith in Australia's line-up at the Twenty20 World Cup in a scathing assessment of the country's loss against England on Saturday.

Australia skipper Paine backs Smith to regain Test captaincy

Australia skipper Paine backs Smith to regain Test captaincy

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Australia skipper Tim Paine has thrown his support behind Steve Smith replacing him as captain of the Test team when the time comes for a leadership change.

Cricket Australia defends under-fire captain Smith

Cricket Australia defends under-fire captain Smith

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) has come in defence of skipper Steve Smith who has been under fire post the series whitewash in Sri Lanka, followed by defeat against South Africa in the opening Test in Perth, going 0-1 in the three-match series. The debacle didn't end there as the Aussies came out with a dismal batting performance in the Hobart Test as they were bowled out for 85 on Day One itself within the second session. But CA chief executive James Sutherland has backed Smith, citing his age and inexperience, and adding that they have full faith in the latter as a leader.

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Brook leads England to impressive ODI win over AUS

Brook leads England to impressive ODI win over AUS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

A superb maiden ODI century by new captain Harry Brook led England to a dominant, rain-shortened DLS victory over Australia on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive with two to play.

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Australia captaincy

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Australia captaincy

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former skipper Ian Chappell backed premier fast bowler Pat Cummins over batting maestro Steve Smith for the Australian captaincy after incumbent Tim Paine retires.

Cummins disappointed with rain-ruined Test

Cummins disappointed with rain-ruined Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Australian captain Pat Cummins expressed disappointment over the rain interruptions that prevented a decisive result.

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami has taken 13 wickets in five matches in ICC ODI knockout games -- the third most wickets by an Indian bowler.

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Steve Smith will lead Australia against India in the upcoming three-match ODI series as regular captain Pat Cummins, who lost his mother recently, will not return for the white-ball contest.

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.

What Smith must do against Pakistan's Yasir

What Smith must do against Pakistan's Yasir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Smith was bowled by Yasir for four runs in the opening Test in Brisbane

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his Test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654/6.

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Steve Smith's domination of England's bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

'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".

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

'Haas Ke Baat Nahi Karna Inse'

'Haas Ke Baat Nahi Karna Inse'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw its share of thrilling moments, the stump mic provided a unique insight into the intensity within the Indian camp.

Will you pick Smith over Kohli? Brett Lee did!

Will you pick Smith over Kohli? Brett Lee did!

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Steve Smith was handed a one-year ban from international cricket in 2018 for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa.

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of the third Test

Watch: Kohli tells fans not to boo Smith

Watch: Kohli tells fans not to boo Smith

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'There's so many Indian fans here, I just didn't want them to set a bad example, because he didn't do anything to be booed in my opinion'

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia batter Usman Khawaja heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam by calling him "one of the best batsmen" ahead of the first Test clash between the two cricketing giants.

Ian Healy slams Cooper Connolly's poor shot-selection

Ian Healy slams Cooper Connolly's poor shot-selection

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Former Australia wicket-keeping great Ian Healy has questioned the tactical acumen of Cooper Connolly, saying he was "angry" with the way the opener handled India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

India is my favourite place in the world to captain: Smith

India is my favourite place in the world to captain: Smith

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Stand-in captain Smith savours rare Australian win in India

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey got to witness Steve Smith's coolness under pressure first-hand and has commended the former captain for helping spark the turnaround against West Indies.

Smith, Warner set to make Sydney club return in September

Smith, Warner set to make Sydney club return in September

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

An enticing showdown between former Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner could take place on November 10.

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The International Cricket Council said it will take no action against Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as no charges have been laid against the two captains under its code of conduct.

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Fined for dissent in Sheffield Shield match

Sensational Smith goes past Kohli, Tendulkar

Sensational Smith goes past Kohli, Tendulkar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian batsman Steven Smith became the second-fastest batsman to register 24 centuries in the Test format.

What do you think of Smith's new look?

What do you think of Smith's new look?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Indian Premier League seems to have calmed Smith and he has won over some Indian fans.

VOTE: Is Kohli superior to Smith in ODIs and T20s?

VOTE: Is Kohli superior to Smith in ODIs and T20s?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

India take on Australia in the first of the three-match ODI series in Mumbai on Tuesday.

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Monday.

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord's on Friday.

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Smith was struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer during his innings on Saturday, forcing him to retire hurt, but he returned to the crease 40 minutes later and added 12 runs before being dismissed for 92.