News for 'Steve Smith'

Warner still tampering scapegoat: Clarke hits out at CA

Warner still tampering scapegoat: Clarke hits out at CA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Warner is still living with the leadership ban while accomplice Steve Smith happens to lead Australia

Turning point: Rajasthan's top order flops

Turning point: Rajasthan's top order flops

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Jos Buttler, Steve Smith and Sanju Samson could only manage 31 runs between them.

Interesting numbers from day one of Ranchi Test

Interesting numbers from day one of Ranchi Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

26 Number of Tests Virat Kohli has captained India without ever playing the same XI in two consecutive matches.

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Sacked Australia captain Steve Smith and David Warner have both been banned for 12 months for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

Joe Root becomes England's first 19,000-run batter

Joe Root becomes England's first 19,000-run batter

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Joe Root became England's most successful batter after he became the first batter from his nation to go past the 19,000-run mark

Please don't boo Smith and Warner: Langer urges fans

Please don't boo Smith and Warner: Langer urges fans

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Langer, a former opener, said they have already paid a big price for their mistake.

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Why is Babar Azam being compared to Kohli?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Babar Azam, whose cover drives have some similarities with Kohli, has enjoyed a conistent run in Tests since 2018 matching the likes of Kohli, Australia's run machine Steve Smith, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Veteran Smith, IPL sensation Fraser-McGurk ignored; Marsh to lead Aus at T20 WC

Australia's Warner, Bancroft deny rifts with Smith

Australia's Warner, Bancroft deny rifts with Smith

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Australia batsmen David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have denied reports that their relationship with former captain Steve Smith has been strained in the aftermath of the trio's bans for ball-tampering.

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Steve Smith cracked his maiden 50-over century as Australia routed Pakistan in 36.3 overs to secure a comprehensive 93-run victory in the first One-day International on Tuesday.

Dhoni sacked! Rising Pune Supergiants appoint Smith as captain

Dhoni sacked! Rising Pune Supergiants appoint Smith as captain

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Indian skipper, is not going to lead Rising Puner Supergiants in the upcoming edition of IPL 7.

Photos Indians Won't Like Seeing...

Photos Indians Won't Like Seeing...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Australia Captain Pat Cummins and fellow pacer Mitchell Starc show off their newest prized possession to the Australian media on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Smith leads Australia back to Test summit

Smith leads Australia back to Test summit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Australia returned to the top of the Test world rankings on Wednesday after Steve Smith and Adam Voges steered the tourists to victory in the second Test against New Zealand to seal a comprehensive 2-0 series win.

Ashes PIX: Australia hold slender lead in final Test

Ashes PIX: Australia hold slender lead in final Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Australia led England by 12 runs at the end of a tense and fluctuating second day to leave the final Ashes Test at The Oval on a knife-edge on Friday.

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Steve Smith's controversial move to seek dressing room advice for a DRS referral.

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important.'

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, lashed out at England's actions and Stokes' apparent frustration.

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli closes in on top-ranked Smith

ICC Test rankings: Kohli closes in on top-ranked Smith

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Mayank Agarwal, who struck a double century in the first Test against Bangladesh in Indore, jumped one place to 10th with 700 points.

How Dhoni's input is helping Pune captain Smith

How Dhoni's input is helping Pune captain Smith

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant batsman Manoj Tiwary says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's valuable inputs to captain Steven Smith has helped the team perform well in the ongoing tenth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith was all praise Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson after the eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.

Smith shows faith in his team to launch comeback in the series

Smith shows faith in his team to launch comeback in the series

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

But Smith believes the world champions have a quality squad to bounce back in the series.

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.

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Australia's Steve Smith scored a brilliant century to help wrest control of the third Ashes Test back from a revitalised England on a sweltering opening day at the WACA on Friday. When stumps were drawn for the day, Australia were 326 for 6 after 87 overs.

India dominate on Day 1: Can Australia recover?

India dominate on Day 1: Can Australia recover?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets tumble on opening day

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

# Smith's unbeaten 178 is the third highest by an Australian captain in Tests in Asia -- the top two being 334 not out by Mark Taylor vs Pakistan at Peshawar in October 1998 and 235 by Greg Chappell vs Pakistan at Faisalabad in March 1980.

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

While others have faded somewhat recently, Kohli has been burning brightly, and pulling ahead of his peers.

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Australia's Test regulars will skip the three-match series against Pakistan in November as they prepare for the blockbuster clash against India.

Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In-form batsman Usman Khawaja should be part of Australia's World Cup plans despite the imminent returns of Steve Smith and David Warner, former captain Ricky Ponting has said.

PIX: Cummins bags 5 as Australia rout India to level series

PIX: Cummins bags 5 as Australia rout India to level series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins took five wickets as Australia maintained their unblemished record in 'Pink-ball' Tests with a thumping 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Adelaide on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1 in just two-and-a-half days.

'Is he temperamentally sound to lead Australia?'

'Is he temperamentally sound to lead Australia?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Steve Smith is not 'temperamentally sound enough' to lead Australia, says former spinner Kerry O'Keeffe.

Cricket Australia lauds super Smith

Cricket Australia lauds super Smith

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Australia have done themselves proud with their spirited fight in India but must continue to improve to become the number one side across all formats, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.