Steve Smith slams 'defensive' England after Ashes arm-wrestle
Steve Smith slammed England's fielding tactics as "pretty defensive" as Australia gained an edge after three hard-fought days in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Nov 25, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Ashes 2017-18, 1st Test: After Steve Smith ton, Australia leave England wobbling on Day 2
Josh Hazlewood snared two victims to leave England wobbling at 33 for two at stumps, clinging to a seven-run lead, after skipper Steve Smith inspired Australia with a brilliant, unbeaten 141 at the Gabba.
Nov 25, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
WATCH: Aussie captain Steve Smith thwarts England's 'modern-era Bodyline' to hit Ashes century
For the record, he now has the second-most runs of any player at the 57 Test-mark, only behind Don Bradman (6996 at 99.94) who played 52 matches.
Nov 25, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Tim Paine floors easy James Vince catch on Day 1 of Ashes opener, fans troll Aussie keeper mercilessly – Video
Paine was recalled into the squad and was dubbed “Australia’s best wicketkeeper” by the selectors in their justification of giving the chance to the 32-year-old Tasmania glovesman.
Nov 23, 2017, 20:55 PM IST
WATCH: Nathan Lyon direct hit denies James Vince a deserving maiden Ashes ton
Vince played a brilliant knock, and with fellow rookie Stoneman, stitched a 125-run second-wicket stand as the visitors defied the hosts in front of vociferous Day 1 crowd.
Nov 23, 2017, 14:36 PM IST
'Gabbatoir' theatre of Ashes nightmares awaits Joe Root`s England
The Australians have not lost a Gabba Test since November 1988, and that was against the mighty West Indians. England last won there in the days of Ian Botham 31 years ago.
Nov 20, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
England 'very confident' of Ashes success: Coach Trevor Bayliss
The tourists have eased through three warm-up games leading into the first Gabba Test, but Australian Bayliss expects the intensity to spike against Steve Smith's team with the Ashes on the line.
Nov 19, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
Australia in 'confusion' ahead of Ashes, claims Shane Warne
Even amid the massive distraction of the Ben Stokes assault saga, Warne believes it`s the tourists who no longer hold any fears about an unsettled Australian cricket team.
Nov 18, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test: Asad Shafiq's ton in vain as Steve Smith & Co win by 39 runs
The tourists, who have now lost their last ten Tests in Australia, refused to buckle even on the final day.
Dec 19, 2016, 09:38 AM IST
Australia vs Pakistan: Waqar Younis slams Younis Khan for RIDICULOUS batting — WATCH
His reverse seep ended with an easy catch at first slip, taken by Steve Smith.
Dec 18, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4: Asad Shafiq hundred frustrates Aussie camp
They trail the home side by 107 runs heading into Monday`s final day.
Dec 18, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2: Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jackson Bird decimate Misbah-ul-Haq & Co in Brisbane
At the close, Pakistan were hanging on at 97 for eight and trailing by 332 runs with Sarfraz Ahmed on 31 and Mohammad Amir not out eight.
Dec 16, 2016, 19:19 PM IST
1st Test, Day 2: Australia's duo of Mitchells rip through Kiwi batsmen
Australia's pace demons Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc ripped apart New Zealand.
Nov 06, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
1st Test, Day 1: David Warner puts ton of pressure on Kiwis
David Warner put on a 161-run stand with Joe Burns before losing his new opening partner.
Nov 05, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
