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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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Australia announce Test squad for New Zealand tour, pacer makes comeback after 15 months
Cricket | Feb 09, 2024, 08:18 AM ISTAustralia are set to tour New Zealand for the two-match Test series for the first time since February 2016. A full strength squad has been announced for the series with a pace bowler making a comeback having last played in 2022. Can they repeat their heroics from 2016 this time?
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Records tumble in Australia's 1000th ODI as they whitewash West Indies
Cricket | Feb 06, 2024, 05:01 PM ISTAustralia became only the second team to play 1000 ODIs in history on Tuesday (February 6) as they faced West Indies in the third and final ODI played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. It was a comprehensive performance from them as it turned out to be the shortest completed ODI ever in Australia.
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Australia break all-time record to register massive victory over West Indies, win series 3-0
Cricket | Feb 06, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTAustralia have won the third and final ODI of the three-match series against West Indies and have also sealed the series 3-0. It was a completely dominating show from the home side as they crushed the hapless Caribbeans in the dead rubber played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
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AUS vs WI: Sean Abbott's all-round brilliance leads Australia to series win against West Indies
Cricket | Feb 04, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTAfter the early collapse, Sean Abbott came to bat at the No. 8 position and smashed 69 off 63 balls to help Australia post a total of 258 and then contributed with a ball by taking three valuable wickets at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Xavier Bartlett on debut leads Australia's clinical show in series opener vs West Indies
Cricket | Feb 02, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTAustralia handed a debut to two players - Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett - in the first ODI against the West Indies. The latter bowled superbly to win the player of the match award as the hosts breezed past the opposition chasing down 232 runs with eight wickets in hand.
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AUS vs WI pitch report: How will surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground play in 1st ODI?
Cricket | Jan 31, 2024, 09:50 PM ISTAfter a thrilling 1-1 Test series draw, both Australia and West Indies will kick off a three-match ODI series starting at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Both teams last played an ODI game against each other in 2021 with Australia recording a dominant win in Bridgetown.
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Australia vs West Indies ODI Series: Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming and all you need to know
Cricket | Jan 31, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTAfter a thrilling Test series that ended in a draw (1-1), Australia and West Indies will lock horns in the three-match ODI series starting from February 2. The two teams are also scheduled to face each other in three T20Is soon after the ODIs conclude.
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'I'm averaging 60' - Steve Smith slams critics questioning his future as Test opener
Cricket | Jan 31, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTSteven Smith is going to lead Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins. Australia and West Indies are going to play three ODIs against each other.
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David Warner and Steve Smith share amazing coincidence 12 years apart in losing cause for Australia
Cricket | Jan 29, 2024, 03:28 PM ISTSteve Smith played his first significant knock opening the innings for Australia but unfortunately it ended in a losing cause. West Indies put up a brave effort thanks to Shamar Joseph as they won the Test match by just eight runs to level the two-match Test series 1-1.
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'Not Suprised' - Pat Cummins praises Steve Smith's fighting knock after Gabba Test defeat
Cricket | Jan 28, 2024, 06:37 PM IST"Don't think we are surprised with Smith's innings. We have seen it for 15 years from Smithy. He was fantastic. [He] almost dragged us over the line single-handedly at the end," Pat Cummins said after the Gabba Test.
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'Will post picture up in my house': Debutant Shamar Joseph on Smith-Labuschagne's wickets
Cricket | Jan 17, 2024, 08:25 PM ISTThe 24-year-old right-arm pacer made his international debut during West Indies' first Test match against Australia on Wednesday and took valuable wickets of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at Adelaide Oval on Day 1.
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Shamar Joseph ends 85-year-long drought for West Indies, foils Steve Smith's opening plans
Cricket | Jan 17, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTThe two-match Test series between Australia and West Indies got underway at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide today (January 17). The visitors couldn't do much with the bat only mustering 188 runs before getting bowled out. But thanks to Shamar Joseph, they have started well with the ball.
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'Nearly vomited': Kim Hughes slams Steve Smith's 'Test opener' move, targets Australian selectors
Cricket | Jan 15, 2024, 11:33 PM ISTAustralian Test superstar Steve Smith will be going to the top of the order for Australia in Test cricket starting with the two-match series against West Indies. While Smith is excited and Australian chief selector George Bailey is confident of the move, former cricketer Kim Hughes has blasted it.
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'Only reason I went down to No 4 was...': Smith reveals why he told selectors that he wanted to open
Cricket | Jan 15, 2024, 06:30 AM ISTSteve Smith is set to reinvent himself as a Test batter by moving up to the top of the order in Test cricket. The first assignment for him as a Test opener will be relatively easier against the inexperienced West Indies side and Smith is looking forward to it as mentioned that he wanted to do it.
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I don't like waiting: Steve Smith's hilarious response on why he chose to open in Tests
Cricket | Jan 12, 2024, 09:06 PM ISTAustralian Test superstar Steve Smith is set to begin his new innings as an opener, the only position he hasn't batted yet in the longest format but is excited for the challenge given he put his hand up after the spot opened up. The two-match Test series against West Indies starts on January 17.
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WATCH | Cheeky sledge from David Warner provokes Steve Smith to golden duck in BBL clash
Cricket | Jan 12, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTAfter making a grand entry from a helicopter at Sydney Cricket Ground, David Warner played a big role in dismissing Sydney Sixers' Steve Smith on the first ball of the game and then played an impactful innings on his return to the Big Bash League.
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Cricket at Australian Open 2024: Steve Smith, Novak Djokovic turn centre court into cricket pitch
Cricket | Jan 11, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTThe star Aussie cricketer and the current world no.1 Tennis ace exchanged their sports at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open 2024 on Thursday. Djokovic also played Basketball with American professional Alan Williams at centre court.
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Steve Smith's wish comes to life as chief selector George Bailey makes major announcement
Cricket | Jan 10, 2024, 09:29 AM ISTSmith has predominantly batted at the number four slot in Test cricket. The former Australia Test skipper has played 67 Tests while batting at the fourth spot and aggregated 5966 runs at a stellar average of 61.50. 19 of his 32 Test centuries have come while batting at the fourth position.
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Steve Smith to lead as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies
Cricket | Jan 10, 2024, 07:17 AM ISTThe three-match ODI series will be played across Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. It will be followed by a three-match T20I series. Notably, Steve Smith has previously filled in for Pat Cummins as captain numerous times.
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'We'll consider all options': Andrew McDonald on Steve Smith's keenness to open after Warner era
Cricket | Jan 07, 2024, 11:21 AM ISTSteve Smith recently threw his name in the potential candidates to replace David Warner at the top of the order. Smith said he is happy to open if it is needed. Meanwhile, Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has opened on the Aussie stalwart's keenness to open the innings.