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  Xavier Bartlett on debut leads Australia's clinical show in series opener vs West Indies

  Cricket | February 02, 2024 16:27 IST

  Australia 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 | January 31, 2024 21:50 IST

  After 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 | January 31, 2024 13:50 IST

  After 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 | January 31, 2024 13:49 IST

  Steven 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 | January 29, 2024 15:28 IST

  Steve 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 | January 28, 2024 18:37 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 | January 17, 2024 20:25 IST

  The 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 | January 17, 2024 12:26 IST

  The 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 | January 15, 2024 23:33 IST

  Australian 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 | January 15, 2024 6:30 IST

  Steve 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 | January 12, 2024 21:06 IST

  Australian 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 | January 12, 2024 17:55 IST

  After 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 | January 11, 2024 19:00 IST

  The 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 | January 10, 2024 9:29 IST

  Smith 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 | January 10, 2024 7:17 IST

  The 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 | January 07, 2024 11:21 IST

  Steve 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.

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  'Haan tu batting karle': Babar, Smith involved in hilarious banter, fans can't stop laughing - WATCH

  Cricket | December 29, 2023 16:08 IST

  Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan with a 79-run win in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. While Pakistan gave a tough fight, it wasn't to be for Shan Masood's men as Pat Cummins registered his second 10-wicket haul.

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  IPL Auction 2024: Steve Smith, Phil Salt, Sarfaraz Khan among 65 unsold players

  Cricket | December 19, 2023 21:33 IST

  South African batter Rilee Rossouw became the first cricketer to go unsold at the Indian Premier League 2024 auction while Australia's star batter Steve Smith was among the star players to find any interest at the auction table in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19.

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  First-ever Indian centurion in IPL history goes unsold as 2024 auction auction rolls on

  Cricket | December 19, 2023 14:19 IST

  Steve Smith has tried to change his batting order in T20I cricket in order to give his T20I stature a lift. Smith opened for Australia in the series against India and played for Sydney Sixers at the same slot in a recent Big Bash League game.

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  'I am not in a hurry to...': Steve Smith opens up about his retirement plans

  Cricket | December 12, 2023 16:20 IST

  Australia batter Steve Smith has quashed the retirement rumours a couple of days after his manager did so. He is looking forward to representing Australia in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan starting from December 14 in Perth.