It needs a strong character to sign off on a high. You want to carry on because the world thinks you are still good. But your inner self firmly says, “Enough.” In Steve Smith’s case, his strong understanding of the situation prevailed to call it a day on his career in One Day Internationals. A … Read more
Steve Smith Retires from ODIs: Top moments of the Aussie batting legend
Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat in the semifinal on Tuesday. India alone has been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns. The semifinal win was India’s fourth in succession in … Read more
Steve Smith believes how his batters handle the Indian spinners during the middle-overs will decide the outcome of the semifinal on Tuesday. “I think for us the game’s probably won and lost how we play spin, particularly in the middle overs,” said the Australia captain on Monday. “It’s going to be a challenge. I think … Read more
Australian captain Steve Smith withdrew a run out appeal against Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmed despite the batter leaving the crease early during a Champions Trophy 2025 match in Lahore on Friday. The incident happened off the last ball of the 47th over when Noor drifted off the crease thinking the over is completed. Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis … Read more
“You think we will come only to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be like that?,” asked Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he addressed the media ahead of the Champions Trophy group league fixture against Australia. He paused for a moment, and added with a smile: “We have plans for the entire Australian … Read more
Welsh Fire added former Australia captain Steve Smith to its squad while defending champions Oval Invincibles signed Rashid Khan, the England and Wales Cricket Board’s franchise-based The Hundred league said on Tuesday Teams in the 100-ball format can retain 10 players and have been permitted to make one new overseas signing each, before completing their … Read more
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil … Read more
England skipper Jos Buttler expects Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Saturday, despite missing their pace trio. Australia’s campaign in the eight-nation Champions Trophy was hit hard after its regular skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to ankle … Read more
After a gap of eight years, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in a hybrid format, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting games between February 19 and March 9, 2025. There have been eight editions of the Champions Trophy held so far, with Australia and India leading the pack with two titles apiece. … Read more