News for 'Steve Smith'

Calls grow for end to Smith, Warner bans

Calls grow for end to Smith, Warner bans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Given there is now independent verification that CA's system and culture were contributory factors, the ACA calls for the lifting of the board-imposed penalties on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft'

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

With both batsmen going hammer and tongs it was guaranteed that Rajasthan would breach the 200 run mark.

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

I believe they will never do it again

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.

One big target for Australia's run machine Smith...

One big target for Australia's run machine Smith...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Master batsman Steve Smith says Australia have "unfinished business" in England, with the achievement of retaining the Ashes last year tempered by defeat in the final Test that levelled the series 2-2.

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

21-year-old fast bowler Mayank Yadav announced himself on the biggest stage, the IPL, with a fiery debut for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Gilchrist lauds Smith for 'staying true to his game'

Gilchrist lauds Smith for 'staying true to his game'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'To stick to your guns when all the cricketing greats, coaches and textbooks say you are wrong -- that takes real courage. And now everyone is watching him bat in amazement, and trying to learn from him. The textbooks on batting technique may need to be rewritten'

ICC Test Rankings: Smith overtakes Pujara

ICC Test Rankings: Smith overtakes Pujara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Steve Smith overtook India's Cheteshwar Pujara to grab the No 3 spot in the ICC rankings

New joinee Smith hopes to guide Delhi to IPL title

New joinee Smith hopes to guide Delhi to IPL title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Australian superstar and World Cup-winning player Steve Smith, who was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.2 crore at the IPL 2021 Auction in Chennai on Thursday, expressed his excitement of playing for the Delhi franchise in this year's IPL.

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match against India as it also affected Virat Kohli's concentration

Smith reveals he almost didn't play 2nd ODI due to vertigo

Smith reveals he almost didn't play 2nd ODI due to vertigo

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Steve Smith has revealed that he suffered a 'bad dose of vertigo' ahead of the second One-dayer against India

MI captain Pandya has big boots to fill

MI captain Pandya has big boots to fill

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Australian pacer Pat Cummins will be another new captain in this year's IPL as he has been assigned to lead Sunrisers, who had secured the services of the 30-year-old for a whopping Rs 20.5 crore in last year's auction.

Drowsy Smith looking to solve sleep problems

Drowsy Smith looking to solve sleep problems

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Master batsman Steve Smith is consulting experts on how to get a better night's sleep before cricket matches.

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Williamson dethroned Smith, who slipped to the third spot after managing scores of 0 and 8 in the two innings against India at the MCG.

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith has said he is keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way.

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Eddings said CA has given vice-captaincy to various players over the years and will go by the selectors' recommendation when the time comes to pick a successor to Paine.

Our Smith plans are working, says England's Broad

Our Smith plans are working, says England's Broad

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

'The less balls we can bowl at Steve Smith, the more balls we can bowl to batsmen at the other end, and the better for us'

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Firmly backing Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said questioning his integrity is 'outrageous' and there was no 'ill-intent' in the captain's move of seeking the help of the dressing room when deciding whether to review a decision during the second Test against India.

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Australian batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday said Virat Kohli deserves credit for prioritising the birth of his child over cricket as 'there would have been a lot of pressure' on the India skipper to stay for the entire duration of the ongoing four-match Test series.

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.

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.

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

With Smith at the non-striker's end during the Australian second innings at the Gabba, Rohit decided to do some shadow batting at the crease.

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.

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

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During a podcast organised by inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals, Steve Smith opened up about his unusual technique to New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi. Smith said his off-stump stance helps him to leave the ball which are outside his line of sight.

'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.

'Markram is someone for the big occasion; there's no doubt'

'Markram is someone for the big occasion; there's no doubt'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram as the "man for the big occasion" after the opener steered the Proteas towards what could be a famous run-chase in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on Friday.

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

CA has denied reports that former Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman David Warner's suspensions had been relaxed to allow them to participate in domestic first-class cricket ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I take full responsibility ... There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it's caused.'

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner were well within their rights to play IPL last year but BCCI decided to impose their own sanctions.

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

In the video, Archer plays a straight drive just like Smith and then he goes on to leave the ball in exactly the same manner as Smith.

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Earllier, Smith and Warner were reportedly banned for one year, ruling them out of the home series against India, while Cameron Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension as Cricket Australia came down heavily on the errant trio which disgraced itself in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Australia players fine with more throw-downs if staff cut: Smith

Australia players fine with more throw-downs if staff cut: Smith

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) has furloughed about 80 per cent of its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic and state associations have made deep staff cuts in recent weeks.

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Steve Smith in his first over, caught in the slips as the right-hander edged the delivery which went straight on, on Day 2 of the first Test.

Champions Trophy: Who Can Advance From Group B?

Champions Trophy: Who Can Advance From Group B?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

What each team from Group B needs to do to make the semis.

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Steve Waugh feels Kohli is now much more in control as a player and would be keen to lead the team to a series win abroad.