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
Steve Smith becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries
Smith recorded his 25th century in his 119th innings and went past Indian skipper Virat Kohli who had achieved the feat in 127 innings.
Aug 04, 2019, 18:51 PM IST
David Warner gives cheeky reply to English crowd over 'sandpaper' jibe--Watch
The swashbuckling Australian opener first opened his palms to show the English spectators that he was not holding any object before displaying his empty pockets to win the applause from them.
Aug 04, 2019, 16:06 PM IST
Ashes: James Pattinson hails 'fantastic player' Steve Smith
Smith rescued the sinking Australian side during his side`s first inning of the opening Ashes Test match.
Aug 04, 2019, 15:43 PM IST
Ricky Ponting feels Tim Paine should use Steve Smith's experience
Ponting`s comments came in after Smith was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match.
Aug 04, 2019, 15:28 PM IST
Ashes: Australia pin hopes on Steve Smith again, lead by 34
Stuard Broad gave England the early breakthrough by dismissing David Warner for eight runs in the third over of the Australian second innings.
Aug 03, 2019, 23:44 PM IST
Ashes: Rory Burns scores maiden ton to help England take initiative
It was a solid show from the English batsmen on an overcast second day of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Friday.
Aug 03, 2019, 00:03 AM IST
1st Ashes Test, Day 1: Steve Smith's comeback ton rescues Australia
The 30-year-old Smith was greeted by a chorus of boos as he made his way to the crease.
Aug 02, 2019, 10:03 AM IST
Australian skipper Tim Paine confident of spirited performance against England
England have won their last 11 matches in all formats in Birmingham and are undefeated in Tests since the 2008 loss to South Africa at the venue.
Aug 01, 2019, 13:01 PM IST
Write Steve Smith off at your peril: Steve Waugh sends warning to England
Smith is returning to the Test cricket after facing a 12-month ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering in the Test match against South Africa at Cape Town.
Jul 30, 2019, 11:37 AM IST
Australian Test skipper Tim Paine lauds Steve Smith for his consistency
Smith is currently ranked at the number four position in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, and he holds the highest ranking for any Australia batter, despite having played his last Test in 2018.
Jul 22, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: Australia's journey to the semi-finals
Australia have been mostly brilliant through the league stage of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, barring two defeats, to earn a place in the semis against England.
Jul 11, 2019, 13:54 PM IST
