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Steve Smith

Steve Smith Australian Cricketer

Height: 1.76 m DOB: June 2, 1989, Sydney, New South Wales

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.

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Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith

Disappointing that IPL 2020 will not be held in India, says Steve Smith

Cricket | Jul 31, 2020, 05:55 PM IST

Smith stated players will have to adapt to the conditions of the UAE but that's not going to be a problem as according to him, everyone will be eager to just get on the field and play good quality cricket

Virat Kohli best batsman in the world across formats, says Junaid Khan

Virat Kohli best batsman in the world across formats, says Junaid Khan

Cricket | Jul 27, 2020, 12:40 PM IST

The Pakistan pacer heaped praise on Kohli's consistency and preferred him over Steve Smith, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and his teammate Babar Azam.

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Smith over Kohli in Tests, but learned a lot from Indian captain in white-ball format: Labuschagne

Cricket | Jul 22, 2020, 02:00 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne hailed Virat Kohli's ability in white-ball cricket and said he has learned a lot from the Indian skipper.

It's been a long time: Steve Smith shares picture of him taking ice bath

It's been a long time: Steve Smith shares picture of him taking ice bath

Cricket | Jul 20, 2020, 05:08 PM IST

Smith on Monday took to social media to share a photo where he is seen taking an ice bath after a long time.

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Maybe another 10 years in me: Smith celebrates a decade in Test cricket

Cricket | Jul 13, 2020, 07:11 PM IST

In his debut appearance, he batted at No. 8 and 9 scoring 1 and 12 respectively while also finished with bowling figures of 3 for 51 in the second innings.

Joe Root

He's an absolute gun: Jason Roy picks Root over Kohli, Smith and Williamson as current best batsman

Cricket | Jul 11, 2020, 09:00 PM IST

Given a choice between Australia's destructive opener David Warner and Indian maestro Rohit, Roy took the name of the latter

Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins

Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins a tantalising prospect for any cricket lover: Justin Langer

Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 11:36 PM IST

The Test series will begin with the opener at Gabba on December 3, followed by a pink-ball affair at the Adelaide Oval. The Boxing Day Test and the New Year's tie will be played at the MCG and Sydney respectively. 

Kuldeep Yadav names AB de Villiers the toughest batsman to bowl to in ODIs

Now that he's retired, it's a good thing: Kuldeep Yadav names the toughest batsman to bowl to in ODI

Cricket | Jul 03, 2020, 01:13 PM IST

The 25-year-old also believes that he is an emotional person and overthinks about the game.

Australian batsman Steve Smith

First hit in the nets in 3 months: Smith resumes training after break due to coronavirus pandemic

Cricket | Jun 29, 2020, 04:26 PM IST

Smith has been a vital cog in Australia's wheel especially in red-ball cricket where he is the No.1 batsman in the world at the moment.

It will be interesting what plans India have for Steve Smith: Atherton

It will be interesting what plans India have for Steve Smith: Atherton

Cricket | Jun 26, 2020, 04:11 PM IST

Smith was serving the one-year ball-tampering suspension when India toured Down Under in 2018-19 and won their maiden Test series 2-1 with David Warner also among the list of banned players.

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Mohammad Nabi picks Steve Smith as No.1 batsman ahead of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root

Cricket | Jun 25, 2020, 09:23 PM IST

Nabi also selected his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Kane Williamson as his favourite teammate from the franchise. 

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith two of the best batters in all formats: David Warner

Cricket | Jun 22, 2020, 01:59 PM IST

Australian opener David Warner said that the four-match Test series between India and Australia will showcase a great battle between Kohli and Smith.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Kohli is incredible player, but hopefully he can stop getting runs against Australia: Smith

Cricket | Jun 20, 2020, 07:35 PM IST

Smith has time and again spoken about how Kohli is a machine when it comes to scoring runs.

Steve Smith and Virat Kohli

Can't wait to play against Virat Kohli-led India when they come to Australia: Steve Smith

Cricket | Jun 20, 2020, 06:46 PM IST

India will tour Australia for three ODIs, four Tests and three T20Is between October this year and January, 2021.

Steve Smith names the Indian player who impressed him the most

Steve Smith names the Indian player who impressed him the most

Cricket | Jun 15, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

Smith, who is considered as one of the best batsmen of modern-day cricket, took KL Rahul's name when a fan asked him: "Which Indian player impressed you most?"

Steve Smith

Steve Smith opines on Kohli, Dhoni, Babar; picks IPL as best tournament he has played in

Cricket | Jun 14, 2020, 11:49 PM IST

Smith was asked about a variety of questions ranging from his opinion on cricketers like Kohli, Dhoni, Babar, to his career highlight and the best tournament he has ever played in. 

Steve Smith, David Warner

With impactful Smith, Warner around, India to face stiff challenge in Australia: Dravid

Cricket | Jun 10, 2020, 10:11 PM IST

In the absence of the duo, India recorded their first Test series win Down Under in 2018-19.

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On this day: Virat Kohli's gesture for Steve Smith in 2019 World Cup wins hearts

Cricket | Jun 09, 2020, 09:12 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli urged the crowd to not boo Steve Smith - a gesture which won the hearts of cricket fans around the world.

Steve Smith unbelievable in Tests, Virat Kohli will be best ODI player of all time: Aaron Finch

Steve Smith unbelievable in Tests, Virat Kohli will be best ODI player of all time: Aaron Finch

Cricket | Jun 05, 2020, 10:28 AM IST

Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch picked his choice and rate Smith as a better Test batsman, while claims Kohli has an edge in white-ball cricket.

Steve Smith in action against India

Would want Maxwell or some other hitters: Dean Jones questions Smith's spot in Australia's T20 team

Cricket | Jun 02, 2020, 06:31 PM IST

Smith has played 39 T20Is for Australia scoring 681 runs at 29.6 with four half-centuries. Besides, he has been part of two T20I Wrld Cups - 2010 and 2016 - scoring 117 runs in 11 matches at 19.50 with one half-century.

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