Ashes: Australia rule out bouncer battle, aim for 2-0 in Leeds
After thrashing the hosts by 251 runs in the first Test at Edgbaston, the visitors were found wanting at Lord's during the majority of the rain-hit second Test as they eventually managed to draw the match after a tense final session.
Aug 21, 2019, 13:37 PM IST
Applaud Steve Smith, not boo him: England Sports Minister
Smith, Cameron Bancroft and David Warner -- all involved in the Sandpaper Gate fiasco -- have been booed during their appearances in the first and second Ashes Test matches at Edgbaston and Lord's.
Aug 21, 2019, 13:16 PM IST
No brainer, says Justin Langer on Steve Smith missing 3rd Ashes Test
Smith was hit twice on day four of the second Ashes Test match -- first on the elbow and then on the neck during bowling by England pacer Jofra Archer.
Aug 21, 2019, 13:10 PM IST
Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test due to concussion
In a major blow to Australia, swashbuckling batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming third Test of the three-match Ashes series against England due to concussion.
Aug 20, 2019, 16:30 PM IST
ICC Test Rankings: Steve Smith closes in on top-ranked Virat Kohli
The blistering knock saw Smith gain one spot and close in on top-ranked Virat Kohli in the updated rankings.
Aug 19, 2019, 15:50 PM IST
Steve Smith hopes to be '100% fit' for 3rd Ashes Test after concussion
Smith was batting at 80 from 152 balls during his side's first innings of the 2nd Ashes Test when was hit on the neck by a bouncer bowled by Test debutant Jofra Archer.
Aug 19, 2019, 14:14 PM IST
Australian Cricketers Association condemns booing of Steve Smith during 2nd Ashes Test
Ever since, Australia landed in England to play the ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup and Ashes, Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been subjected to boos from the England crowd.
Aug 19, 2019, 10:58 AM IST
Concussion rules Steve Smith out of the remainder of Lord's Test
Smith was replaced by Marnus Labuschagne, who became Test cricket's first-ever concussion substitute who can bat in Australia's second innings.
Aug 18, 2019, 18:16 PM IST
Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at Jofra Archer for not checking up on injured Steve Smith
Smith became only the fifth Australian batsman to notch up tons in both innings of an Ashes Test when he scored 144 and 142 runs in the two innings of the opening Test in Birmingham.
Aug 18, 2019, 17:26 PM IST
What Steve Smith told Justin Langer after blow to neck
Smith was on his way to a third consecutive century in the series when he got hit.
Aug 18, 2019, 16:40 PM IST
Ashes: Steve Smith given all-clear after Jofra Archer blitz
Smith was on 80 when he was hit on the neck by test debutant Archer, who bowled a hostile spell from the Pavilion End during which his deliveries reached speeds of well over 90 miles per hour.
Aug 18, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Lord's Ashes Test in the balance after gripping day
England had bowled out Australia for 250, Steve Smith making 92 after retiring hurt when he was struck on the neck by a venomous Jofra Archer bouncer.
Aug 18, 2019, 00:33 AM IST
Ashes: Hit by Jofra Archer bouncer, Steve Smith retires hurt
Smith was batting on 80 from 152 balls when in the 77th over a delivery by Archer hit him on the unprotected part of the neck.
Aug 17, 2019, 20:28 PM IST
Steve Smith leaves fans in splits with unique technique--Watch
While shouldering arms to the England pacers, the 30-year-old at times hopped, shuffled, got his bat across and even turned around to face the wicketkeeper after leaving the ball.
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith earns around Rs 60 crore courtesy 2005 investment
Steve Smith, who is also Koala`s brand ambassador, has earned more from his investment in the company than from cricket altogether. The AFR`s Young Rich List is set to value Smith at about $31 million when the list is released in October 2019.
Aug 15, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
Steve Smith's ability to adapt makes him special, feels Tim Paine
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh went a step further and said that Smith has the ability to read the opposition and their tactics and that helps him in trying situations.
Aug 10, 2019, 16:56 PM IST
Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon move up in Test rankings
Smith has now reached the third spot in the ICC batsmen Test rankings, gaining a one place move.
Aug 06, 2019, 17:32 PM IST
Steve Smith is the best batsman in the world along with Virat Kohli: Justin Langer
Smith scored 144 and 142 runs in the Test match, becoming only the fifth Australian to register centuries in both innings of Ashes Test.
Aug 06, 2019, 17:25 PM IST
Steve Smith says Australia captaincy not on his radar at the moment
Smith is not allowed to be the team`s captain until March 2020 because of his involvement in last year`s ball-tampering scandal.
Aug 05, 2019, 14:37 PM IST
Ashes: Steve Smith, Matthew Wade tons put Australia in driver's seat on Day 4
The hosts' openers Rory Burns and Jason Roy managed to see out the last half hour of the day which means that Australia will have to take 10 wickets on Day 5 to record their first win at Edgbaston since July 2001.
Aug 05, 2019, 00:10 AM IST
