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'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.

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.

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin

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.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

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.

Triple crown! Gill's record-breaking February!

Triple crown! Gill's record-breaking February!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Star India opener Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February, following his impressive performances, including his contributions to India's Champions Trophy title win. Gill beat out competition from Steve Smith (Australia) and Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) for the award.

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.

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Fined for dissent in Sheffield Shield match

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The Australian team doesn't have the time to think about India's incredible victory at the Gabba in 2021 and ahead of their face-off at the same venue almost four years later.

'Smith never attempted any such thing in the IPL'

'Smith never attempted any such thing in the IPL'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Smith never attempted any such thing when he was captain at Pune last year.' 'You can't try this in a T20 match.'

'It'll be Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail'

'It'll be Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Former Test skipper Allan Border says that if Australia take the last eight English wickets on the final day of the fourth Ashes Test on Sunday and retain the coveted urn, the credit can go only to one man -- Steve Smith.

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The most powerful man in world cricket today himself retrieved the ball from amidst the seats and threw it back onto the field. It was then that everyone realised Jay Shah is a left-hander.

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'Greatness isn't just about what they achieve in their prime. It's about how they adapt, endure, and finish.'
'Kohli, Smith, and Root are writing the final chapters of their stories, and we should honour their courage as much as their brilliance.'

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Kohli, who also led India to the top of the world's Test rankings during the period, received the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which team mate Ravichandran Ashwin had won last year.

Sammy welcomes disgraced Aussie Smith for Canada T20 league

Sammy welcomes disgraced Aussie Smith for Canada T20 league

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Smith's career was thrown into turmoil in March for his role in the incident that took place in South Africa and earned the former Australia captain a 12-month ban from national and state teams. However, the suspension does not extend to domestic tournaments outside his home nation.

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

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.

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".

PHOTOS: Smith powers Australia to victory over Pakistan

PHOTOS: Smith powers Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Steve Smith smashed an unbeaten half-century to power Australia to a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second T20 International in Canberra on Tuesday.

Australia recall Smith, Warner for World Cup

Australia recall Smith, Warner for World Cup

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two players were eligible for Aaron Finch's national side after their 12-month suspensions for ball-tampering ended last month.

Smith explains reasons behind Royals' defeat

Smith explains reasons behind Royals' defeat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'DC changed things around tonight by bowling with pace, taking pace off and varying it nicely, we weren't able to deal with that'

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table in the Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Friday.

Rodney Hogg lashes out at skipper Smith, Cricket Australia

Rodney Hogg lashes out at skipper Smith, Cricket Australia

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Rodney Hogg has accused skipper Steve Smith of favouritism in team selection, and also ripped apart the selectors for the run of losses in the ongoing ODI series against India.

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Smith (900 points) is placed second behind New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919).

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Kohli feels for banned Smith, Warner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'As big a thing as it became, you never want to see anyone go through that because I have known David and I have known Steve as well'

One of the best in the world: Jaffer wishes Smith

One of the best in the world: Jaffer wishes Smith

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Wasim Jaffer heaped praised on Steve Smith and said that he is one of the best batsmen in the world.

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sam Konstas has vowed to take a more conventional approach than in his early Test appearances for Australia

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With two days still to play, England are firm favourites to secure the win in Manchester, one that would seal victory in the five-match series with one test still to come.

India's current team 'one of the greatest'?

India's current team 'one of the greatest'?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eoin Morgan said the current Indian team ranks as "one of the greatest in their own conditions".

'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.

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Bumrah, who claimed an eight-wicket match haul in India's 295-run win in the series opener, showed signs of discomfort while bowling the 81st over of Australia's innings.