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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.
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion
Cricket | Sep 10, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTAustralia's decision to move Steve Smith to open the innings hasn't worked yet and there are already talks for their best batter to move to his favoured position. But then, Cameron Green has scored runs at number four and it remains to be seen if Smith will continue to open against India.
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How are cricket's fab five performing in 2024? Babar Azam leads run-scoring chart without century
Sports | Aug 25, 2024, 11:21 PM ISTCricket's fab-five Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Babar Azam have enjoyed mixed performances in 2024 with the Pakistani star leading the run-scoring chart across formats.
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Steve Smith, David Warner among 4 Australian internationals to re-sign with their BBL clubs
Cricket | Aug 20, 2024, 11:46 PM ISTSteve Smith, David Warner, Manus Labuschagne and Alex Carey have re-signed with their respective teams ahead of the Big Bash League 2024-25 season. While Warner has confirmed his availability for the entire season, the other three have all signed multi-year deals.
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'If he doesn't think opening is right spot for him...': Ponting on Steve Smith as opener vs India
Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTFormer Australian captain Ricky Ponting spoke about the possibility of the World Test Champions changing their combination around Steve Smith if the World No 5 batter doesn't want to open anymore. Smith took up the mantle of opening the innings for Australia after David Warner's Test retirement.
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Steve Smith returns to captain's chair, to lead Washington Freedom in MLC Season 2
Cricket | Jul 04, 2024, 02:52 PM ISTFormer Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named the new Washington Freedom captain for the 2024 edition of the Major League Cricket. Smith was one of the few new Aussie signings for the Washington side including Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and a new head coach in Ricky Ponting.
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India TV Sports Wrap on July 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | Jul 04, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTSpain will take on Germany in the first quarter-final of Euro 2024 while France locks horns against Portugal in the second. On the other hand, the Indian team arrived in New Delhi amid much fanfare after the T20 World Cup triumph on Thursday. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on July 4.
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ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for T20 World Cup feat Dinesh Karthik, Steve Smith
Cricket | May 24, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, May 24 announced a star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming men's T20 World Cup. With representation from probably each of the 20 participating nations, the 41-member panel is inclusive and diverse and the excitement has already increased.
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Why has Steve Smith been left out of Australia's squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?
Cricket | May 01, 2024, 09:44 PM ISTSteve Smith has represented Australia in four T20 World Cups. He was a part of Australia's T20 World Cup 2010 squad as a leg-spinner and also featured in the 2016, 2021 and 2022 editions.
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Travis Head to team up with Steve Smith for Washington Freedom in MLC 2024
Cricket | Apr 15, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTTravis Head has taken a surprising decision to play post the T20 World Cup despite being on the road for a long time playing in the IPL and the T20 World Cup. He was also part of the team that toured New Zealand for Tests before the IPL commenced.
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'A lot of pressure is on Virat Kohli': Steve Smith reckons RCB batters will have to step up now
Cricket | Apr 05, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have lost their way in IPL 2024 having lost three out of four matches so far. The team is yet to click in unison with only Virat Kohli leading the way amassing 203 runs in four matches. The other players are yet to step up and play match-winning knocks for the side.
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'It's irrelevant': Smith recalls personal experience, advises Hardik Pandya to block out crowd abuse
Cricket | Mar 30, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTFormer Australia skipper Steve Smith, who himself had a bout of booing and hostility from the crowd following the Sandpaper Gate, has advised the new Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya regarding the same. Hardik has faced crowd abuse both in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad where MI have played so far.
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Hardik Pandya gets key advice from Steve Smith on crowd abuse in IPL 2024
Cricket | Mar 29, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTMumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been at the receiving end of all the hate not only on social media but also on the field during the IPL 2024 matches. The fans are evidently not pleased with him taking over Rohit Sharma as captain of MI. Meanwhile, Smith has come up with an advice for him.
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Mind your expectations with Rishabh Pant: Steve Smith on Delhi Capitals skipper's return to cricket
Cricket | Mar 23, 2024, 05:07 PM ISTRishabh Pant is making his comeback to competitive cricket after 14 months after recovering from his life-threatening accident in December 2022. Steve Smith has urged everyone to manage their expectations with Pant since he is coming off a long layoff.
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Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
Cricket | Mar 14, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTSteven Smith had a series to forget against New Zealand. The right-handed batter could only manage scores of 31, 0, 11 and 9 in the four innings of the two Tests against New Zealand in New Zealand.
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Ricky Ponting makes bold prediction on Steve Smith's T20 World Cup selection
Cricket | Mar 12, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTSteven Smith has just played four T20Is for Australia since the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. He got the opportunity to open the innings for the Aussies in two T20Is against New Zealand.
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Hell bent on spoiling his own legacy: Fans react as Smith's treacherous run as Test opener continues
Cricket | Mar 10, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTOne of the modern-day superstars of Test cricket, Steve Smith, continued to find his feet as an opener as he was dismissed for another low score while batting at the top of the order for Australia. Smith himself had volunteered to open the innings after David Warner's retirement.
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'Warning if it happens twice': Steve Smith calls for major rule change in cricket
Cricket | Feb 29, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTAustralia Test opener Steve Smith is currently playing in the first of the two-match Test series against New Zealand. While he has enjoyed moderate success so far at the position, the former Australia skipper has opened up on a major rule change that should happen in cricket.
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Joe Root scripts history by becoming first player to record 10 Test centuries against India
Cricket | Feb 23, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTAfter failing to cross a 30-run mark in the first six against India in the ongoing series, the veteran Joe Root silenced his critics with an unbeaten century to single-handedly guide England to a potentially fighting total in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.
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Australia confirm openers for New Zealand series, Steve Smith's role remains puzzle
Cricket | Feb 20, 2024, 04:14 PM ISTAustralia are set to lock horns against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series at the latter's home. Ahead of the series, T20 captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed the top order of the team. The series will be Australia's last T20 assignment before the big-ticket World Cup in June this year.
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Williamson becomes fastest batter in history to smash 32 Test centuries, breaks Smith's duel records
Cricket | Feb 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ISTFormer New Zealand captain Kane Williamson continued to smash centuries for fun as he notched up his 32nd ton in Test cricket while guiding his side to a win in the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton. New Zealand sealed the two-match series 2-0.