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Steve Smith's splendid performance and steady mindset rewarded him with the captaincy of the national team. (Photo: AFP)

The importance of Steve Smith for Australia

The only cricketer that comes even a little close to him is Virat Kohli in modern-day cricket.

29 Aug 2019 6:07 PM

Australia talisman Steve Smith has said he will change nothing in his approach to facing Jofra Archer after being hit by a short ball from England’s tearaway paceman but admitted the blow had revived troubling memories of Phillip Hughes. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer's blow reminds Steve Smith of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes

Smith was floored by a short Archer ball in the second test at Lord’s.

28 Aug 2019 4:43 PM

In time, however, paceman Jofra Archer might be viewed as the man who turned the series on its head with a bouncer that left Smith floored at Lord’s and still dizzy at Leeds. (Photo:AFP)

Australia craving for Steve Smith's return in 4th Ashes Test

Stokes was deservedly hailed on Monday for his heroic unbeaten 135 that secured a rousing one-wicket win to level the series at 1-1.

26 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

Steve Smith is set to make his return to action in a tour match against Derbyshire after the Australia star batted against bowlers for the first time on Sunday since being concussed. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith to play tour match for 4th Ashes Test selection

Smith was ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussion after being hit by a 92 mph bouncer from England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

25 Aug 2019 5:54 PM

After coming in place of injured Steve Smith into the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes, Aussie batsman Marnus Labuschagne has said that it will be tough for anyone to fill Smith's shoes. (Photo:AP)

You just can't fill Steve Smith's shoes says Marnus Labuchagne

remarks came after the close of play on day three of the third Test at Headingley. England were 156/3 at stumps.

25 Aug 2019 11:52 AM

Left-handed Cosgrove didn’t leave the bouncer delivery, but instead, he played the bouncer with his helmet as the ball went to the first slip. (Photo: Instagram/Screengrab)

Kevin Pietersen posts video, says this method will help Aussies to encounter Archer’s bouncer

The video, which was shared by Pietersen, showed Leicestershire’s batsman Mark Cosgrove attempting a bouncer with his helmet intentionally.

22 Aug 2019 5:18 PM

Both Smith and Archer were engaged in an intense battle in the second Test match, and the former was hit on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the latter. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer imitates Steven Smith's style of leaving the ball

Smith will be missing the third Test match as he has not recovered in time after suffering a delayed concussion.

22 Aug 2019 11:08 AM

Smith marked his return to Test cricket after a 12-month ball-tampering ban with innings of 144 and 142 during Australia's 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston that put his side 1-0 up. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Root urges England to take advantage of Smith absence in third Test

Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92mph bouncer from England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

22 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

Fatal attraction of pace and bounce

Not since Michael Holding terrorised the Englishmen in 1976 could a bowler have instilled such an atmosphere of primal fear in his opponents.

22 Aug 2019 3:46 AM

His absence from the third Test at Headingley starting Thursday leaves Australia with a huge hole to fill. (Photo: AFP)

Australia rule out bouncer battle despite Smith blow

Star batsman Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92 mph bouncer by England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

21 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord’s despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer. (Photo: AFP)

UK sports minister tells England fans to stop booing Steve Smith

Smith and David Warner served 12-month bans for their roles in the scandal during the test series in South Africa last year.

20 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Smith suffered concussion when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith ruled out of third Test

Steve Smith has scored two centuries and 92 in his three innings in the first two Tests.

20 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

Australia coach Justin Langer feels Steve Smith is at par with Indian captain Virat Kohli as the world's best batsman. (Photo: BCCI/Official Website)

Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: Who is the best Test player in the world?

Kohli currently leads the ICC Test rankings, while Smith has moved up to second with his performance in the ongoing Ashes series.

20 Aug 2019 11:55 AM

Smith overtook New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to reach the second spot. (Photo: AFP)

ICC Test rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Smith moves to second position

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday retained the top spot in the latest ICC Test batsmen's rankings.

19 Aug 2019 5:00 PM

The 30-year-old fell down after the second hit and was attended by physios from both England and Australia. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith ruled out of final day of second Ashes Test

It is the first time that a concussion substitute has ever come into a Test match.

18 Aug 2019 6:20 PM

Firstly he was struck on the elbow by Archer and soon after he received a striking blow on the neck by a bouncer bowled by the pacer and he immediately went down. (Photo: AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Archer for not checking up on Smith

Smith had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground.

18 Aug 2019 3:36 PM

Australian batsman Steve Smith, who continues to pile on the runs for his team is bearing the brunt of the English fans, who are continuing to boo him in the ongoing Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith continues to get booed, Twitterati calls out English fans

Steve had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground.

18 Aug 2019 1:30 PM

Smith’s unique way of leaving the ball has already caught the attention of the Twitterattis, but on the 3rd Day, he took his style to a whole another level by displaying several unique acts of leaving the ball. (Photo:Twitter/cricketcomau)

Steve Smith leaving the ball may be the funniest thing you see today: watch

He frustrated the bowlers on Day 3 and remained unbeaten on 13 as the day ended with Australia scoring 80 runs at the loss of four wickets.

17 Aug 2019 2:08 PM

England are set give a Test debut at Lord's to World Cup-winning fast bowler Jofra Archer. Steve Smith returned to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal with innings of 144 and 142 as Australia beat England by 251 runs in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston last week. (Photo:ANI/AFP)

Andrew Strauss tells England to be patient in pursuit of Steve Smith wicket

Smith has scored five centuries in his past six Ashes Tests, averaging 139.

14 Aug 2019 9:14 PM

In the 1930 Ashes in England, Bradman scored an unparalleled 974 runs as the Aussies won the series 2-1. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith's Ashes run-spree sparks comparisons with Don Bradman

In his first Test back in 1946, Bradman made 187 against England in Brisbane and followed up with 234 in Sydney.

13 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

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