David Warner backs Steven Smith to dominate Ashes 2025/26; claims 36-year-old will smash five tons
Speaking on Fox Cricket on Wednesday, David Warner said Steven Smith’s form is encouraging for Australia.
Speaking on Fox Cricket on Wednesday, David Warner said Steven Smith’s form is encouraging for Australia.
Recently, Ishant Sharma appeared on Raj Shamani’s YouTube channel and was asked which batter was the most challenging for him to bowl in Test cricket.
Currently, Smith is in England to serve Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2025 and he recently opened up on the upcoming Ashes while speaking to Sky Sports.
Making his debut in 2010, Kane Williamson has represented BlackCaps in 105 Tests, 173 ODIs, and 93 T20Is, scoring 19,086 runs.
Steve Smith, who was Australia’s vice-captain then, got the player of the match (POTM) award for playing an instrumental role in his side’s success
In the history of World Test Championship (WTC) finals, there have been some players who guided their teams to the distinguished mace through their tons.
Following the day’s play, when Ngidi appeared in a chat with ICC Digital, he acknowledged that Smith’s wicket was the biggest he’s ever picked.
Following the controversy, Cricket Australia (CA) took stiff action against Warner and Smith. Both were banned for a year from the sport.
Former India batter, who retired from international cricket in August 2024, took to X after Smith’s announcement and posted a congratulatory note for the Aussie’s illustrious ODI career.
Smith’s ODI retirement has made avid cricket supporters emotional.
Noting some distinguished names who failed to convince franchises to invest in them at the IPL 2025 auction, SportsTiger has prepared the unsold IPL XI of this year.
Despite getting unsold, these distinguished figures won’t lose hope of breaking into the upcoming T20 competition midway as replacements.
Steve Smith has smashed a total of 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries in ODIs in his career.
Having played 170 ODIs, Smith has amassed 5800 runs at an average of 43.28, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries.
In Australia’s fifth World Cup title victory in 2015, Smith played a vital role with his bat and ended up as the leading run-getter for his side.
The 35-year-old scored 73 off 96 and his innings was studded with five boundaries.
Despite getting unsold, these distinguished figures won’t lose hope of breaking into the upcoming T20 competition midway as replacements.
Considering the age and form of some Australia veterans, it can be said their careers might not extend until the next edition of the marquee 50-over tournament
Following the gigantic target, the Men in Yellow were expecting their key players Travis Head and Steven Smith to produce responsible innings from their bats, but it wasn’t the case.
The Pakistan opener played a sluggish innings of 64 off 90 deliveries where the hosts registered a 60-run defeat during their chase of 321-run target against New Zealand.
The catch was crucial for Australia as it helped them break the stable 67-run stand between Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Wellalage.
Having tasted success in the recently-concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Steven Smith will continue to lead Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025.
With Head opening for Australia, Nathan McSweeney, Josh Inglis and Sam Konstas now remain in fray for the opening slot.
According to cricket.com.au, Smith is expected to visit a specialist in the coming days in Sydney and his participation in the series will heavily rely on the inputs after the consultation.
The early hours of the first Test between Australia and India saw former Australia skipper Steven Smith surpassing Michael Clarke’s record.
Notably, Smith’s comments come ahead of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which is scheduled to start in November in Australia.
The five-match ODI series between England and Australia currently stands 2-1 in favour of the visitors.
Ahead of one of the most exciting clashes of the cash-rich league, the cricket greats discovered Maharashtrian cuisine and tried their hands on some of the most popular dishes.
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We will have a look on players who played 100-plus matches in Test cricket without opening the batting for Australia.
Australian Chief Selector George Bailey also confirmed that Cameron Green will play in the middle order.
A report also claimed that selectors are set to announce the squad for the West Indies series on January 10.
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In the 18th over, Stoinis was given out by the umpire despite the fact that the ball touched the glove before his hand came off the bat.
The high temperatures were also a talking point after the game as well, KL Rahul shared an anecdote from the first game in Mohali.
Smith sat on chair in the middle of the ground and got drinks and icepack to tackle the Rajkot heat.
For the 3rd ODI, Australia put forth a solid side with the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc returning to playing XI.
Take a look at five international players who earn more than Virat Kohli from their respective central contracts with their cricket boards.
Smith went onto become fourth Australian batter to complete 9000 runs in Test cricket.
Kohli was dismissed at a score of 49 in 78 balls with seven fours.
Smith was batting 95 in 227 ball at the end of Day of the WTC Final at the Oval.
India won the toss and invited Australia to bat first earlier at the start of the 1st ODI.
Australia lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth time with India winning the series 2-1.
India and Australia will lock horns in the 4th Test, starting March 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmadabad.
The third Test will kick start from March 1, 2023 at the Holkar Stadium (Indore) with the fourth and final Test scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium from March 9.
While Australia had made a good recovery and added some quick runs, India made a befitting comeback through Jadeja who just looked unplayable at times.
Smith suffered a concussion after his head hit the ground while attempting to save the six.
Rishabh Pant’s first match as Delhi Capitals captain will be against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on April 10.