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  Steve Smith returns to captain's chair, to lead Washington Freedom in MLC Season 2

  Cricket | July 04, 2024 14:52 IST

  Former 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 | July 04, 2024 12:03 IST

  Spain 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 17:53 IST

  The 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 21:44 IST

  Steve 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 | April 15, 2024 15:02 IST

  Travis 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 | April 05, 2024 13:13 IST

  Royal 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 | March 30, 2024 12:44 IST

  Former 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 | March 29, 2024 18:11 IST

  Mumbai 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 | March 23, 2024 17:07 IST

  Rishabh 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 | March 14, 2024 7:22 IST

  Steven 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 | March 12, 2024 15:00 IST

  Steven 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 | March 10, 2024 16:13 IST

  One 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 | February 29, 2024 16:13 IST

  Australia 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 | February 23, 2024 17:26 IST

  After 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 | February 20, 2024 16:14 IST

  Australia 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 | February 16, 2024 11:37 IST

  Former 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.

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  Australia announce Test squad for New Zealand tour, pacer makes comeback after 15 months

  Cricket | February 09, 2024 8:18 IST

  Australia 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 | February 06, 2024 17:01 IST

  Australia 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 | February 06, 2024 12:27 IST

  Australia 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 | February 04, 2024 17:22 IST

  After 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.