Having started his career as a leg spinner and a tail-ender in international cricket, Steve Smith rode on his consistency to become the number one Test batsman in ICC Rankings. He made his debut against Pakistan in 2010 at the 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. It was a disastrous debut for the former Australian skipper as he scored 1 and 12 runs in successive innings, though he was decent with the bowl as he picked up three wickets in second innings while he did not get chance to ball in the first innings.
He marked his name in international cricket in 2013 Ashes, where he scored his first Test century at Oval. Despite having an unorthodox batting stance, Smith suddenly started dominating Test cricket as he has the ability to play both fast and spin bowlers. The 2014-2015 series against India was the path-breaking series for the Aussie as he scored four centuries. It was in the same summer when he was appointed as Australia's 45th Test captain in place of injured Michael Clarke.
Everything was going right for the right-handed batsman but suddenly life took a U-turn and he got involved in the ball-tampering scandal with his two Australia teammates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. The scandal, which rocked the cricket world, happened during a Test match against South Africa. Smith and Warner are suspended for One year while the young fast bowler Bancroft is suspended for nine months.
With reports of Rajasthan Royals' skipper Sanju Samson asking for his release or trade from the franchise ahead of IPL 2026, let us have a look at three potential replacements for Samson ahead of the upcoming IPL season.
Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire will start their respective campaigns today in the ongoing season of The Hundred. The match will be played at Headingley in Leeds. Here's the pitch report of the venue:
With star England batter Joe Root putting in an exceptional performance against India in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five players with the most centuries in Test cricket since 2021.
Steve Smith expects the England batters to have a hard time in the middle in the upcoming Ashes, slated to begin on November 21. He also analysed that the Ben Stokes-led side had also changed their approach in the longest format of the game.
The ball seemed and swung around all day in Kingston, Jamaica, at the Sabina Park and Australia were skittled for 225 after choosing to bat first. The West Indies lost a wicket in the night session, but will be keen to get the runs with the bat, which has been their Achilles' Heel in the series.
List of five cricketers who have scored the most runs against India in Test cricket. Joe Root tops the list, who became the first cricketer ever to score over 3000 runs against India in the longest format.
The new edition of the Big Bash League will run from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026, in a direct clash with the fourth edition of the SA20. Only three Ashes Tests will be remaining after the BBL begins, hence the Australian players will have an opportunity to play a few games.
The second Test of the three-match series between Australia and West Indies is set to get underway today at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. The visitors are leading the series 1-0 and the onus is on the home team side to level the proceedings. Here's where you can watch live action:
Steve Smith missed his MLC commitment for a couple of games with the Washington Freedom and the first Test against the West Indies due to the finger injury he sustained during the WTC Final against South Africa but had started to train in New York last week.
With Australia all set to take on the West Indies in the second Test of the ongoing series, the side could receive a major boost as ace batter Steve Smith could be making his return to the side ahead of the second Test.
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith missed the first Test against West Indies in Barbados. While Labuschagne was dropped for his poor form and was replaced by Sam Konstas, Smith had to sit out with a finger injury.
Australia have announced their playing XI for the first Test against West Indies in Barbados, starting June 25. The Pat Cummins-led side will miss the service of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the opening game of the series.
West Indies will host Australia in a three-match Test series, starting June 25 in Barbados. The visitors will miss key players in Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, while Roston Chase will be captaining for the first time.
Star Australia batter Steve Smith has injured his little finger on the right hand and had to leave the field immediately on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He was replaced by Sam Konstas in the field.
South Africa would have gladly taken 212 runs to dismiss Australia for after choosing to bowl first but the reigning champions' big three struck with the ball to push the game slightly in their teams' favour after 14 wickets fell on Day 1 at Lord's.
Steve Smith stood up like a rock for Australia in the ongoing WTC Final against South Africa at Lord's. He notched up a half-century while batting at four and held one end for his team. With this effort, Smith broke a long-standing record of an Australian batter at the Home of Cricket.
Wickets fell all around him in the first session of the WTC final but Steve Smith stayed put and carved out yet another fifty when Australia needed their deputy to score. South Africa chose to bowl first in the WTC Final 2025 and got four wickets in the first session.
The much-awaited World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa got underway today at Lord's. Former Australia skipper Steve Smith is featuring in the final and he has equalled the all-time record of legendary Ricky Ponting.
Steve Smith will have his eyes set on some major records as Australia take on South Africa in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's. Smith will be looking to break Allan Border, Gary Sobers, Viv Richards and Don Bradman's records during the final.