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England are set to field a revamped attack featuring fast bowler Jofra Archer as they try to finally get Australia's batting star Steve Smith out cheaply and level the Ashes in the second Test at Lord's. (Photo:ANI/AFP)

England hope Jofra Archer is on target against Steve Smith in 2nd Ashes Test

Anderson's absence means England are set to give a Test debut to Archer, who will be returning to Lords.

13 Aug 2019 10:27 AM

Smith has redeemed himself: Glenn McGrath

Smith scored 144 and 142 against England at the Edgbaston in his comeback Test.

08 Aug 2019 2:06 AM

Former Australian skipper steered Australia to the win by making a grand comeback to Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Smith's comeback to Test cricket leads to comparisons with Don Bradman

Smith's grand return to the international stage has led to comparisons with the legendary Don Bradman.

07 Aug 2019 1:00 PM

The 33-year-old pacer left an angry emoticon on the post, highlighting how Smith may have single-handedly snatched the victory from the hands of England. (Photo: AFP)

ICC asks people to describe Steve Smith's comeback, Stuart Broad expresses anger

While most fans lauded Smith's batting display, England pacer Stuart Broad had a dissimilar reaction to the post.

06 Aug 2019 5:32 PM

Smith also surpassed Kohli to become the second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith, best batsman in the world along with Virat Kohli': Justin Langer

His remarks come after Smith's match-winning effort against England in the first Test match of the ongoing Ashes.

06 Aug 2019 4:47 PM

Smith, playing his first Test series after returning from a one-year ban for ball-tampering, gained a rung to reach the third position in the latest list for batsmen. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith jumps a rung to 3rd in ICC rankings, overtakes Cheteshwar Pujara

Smith started the first Ashes Test, which Australia won by 251 runs, in fourth place and with 857 points.

06 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

Smith, pilloried and banned for a year over the infamous 'Sandpaper-gate' affair, rose above taunts of "We saw you cry on the telly" with centuries in each innings before England crumbled to a 251-run defeat in Birmingham. (Photo: AFP)

Who's crying now? Australian glee as cricketers rise from Ashes

Australians basked in rediscovered pride in their cricketers Tuesday after Steve Smith inspired a thumping Ashes Test win over England.

06 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

Steve Smith hit 144 and 142 as Australia beat England by 251 runs at Edgbaston to win the opening game of the five-match Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

Emotional Steve Smith revels in Ashes centuries

Smith, who has now scored 25 hundreds in 65 Tests, revealed he had lost his passion for cricket as a result of his ban and an elbow injury.

06 Aug 2019 10:05 AM

Australia and England would now face each other in the second Test match in Ashes from August 18 at Lord's Cricket Ground.(Photo:AFP)

Cricket fraternity hails Steve Smith remarkable return to Test cricket

Sachin's remarks come after Australia's 251-run win over England in the first Test match of the ongoing Ashes at Edgbaston.

06 Aug 2019 9:46 AM

Smith's comments came after he was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith says captaincy not on his radar at the moment

England are chasing a target of 398 runs and will resume day five on Monday from 13/0.

05 Aug 2019 3:25 PM

The 30-year-old middle-order batsman and former captain scored 144 runs on the first day at Edgebaston, Birmingham on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Parents wish to watch Steven Smith playing in India

Peter Smith, the father of Australia's Steven Smith, who scored the first century in the ongoing Ashes series has lauded his son's efforts.

05 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

Without injured strike bowler James Anderson, England toiled as Steve Smith, batting for just short of five-and-a-half hours, became only the fifth Australian to make centuries in both innings of an Ashes test before departing for 142. (Photo:AFP)injured strike bowler James Anderson, England toiled as Steve Smith, batting for just short of five-and-a-half hours, became only the fifth Australian to make centuries in both innings of an Ashes test before departing for 142.

Steve Smith turns back tide in Australia's favour as England seek to draw match

The Australians declared on 487-7 before England, facing a huge battle to save the game at Edgbaston, reached 13-0 at stumps on day four.

05 Aug 2019 9:11 AM

Australian batsman Steven Smith on Sunday became the second-fastest batsman to register 25 centuries in the Test format. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries

Smith recorded his 25th century in 119th innings and went past Indian skipper Virat Kohli who had achieved the feat in 127 innings.

04 Aug 2019 7:23 PM

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. (Photo: AFP)

Ponting feels Tim Paine should use Steve Smith's experience

Ricky Ponting lavishly praised 'experienced guy' Steve Smith and said that it would be silly if Tim Paine does not use him on the field.

04 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

Former captain Steve Smith, who had made a superb 144 in the first innings of his first Test since completing a 12-month ban for his role in last year's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, was 46 not out. (Photo:AFP)

England take control as Australia rely on Steve Smith to take Aussies home

When bad light cut short the third day's play, Australia were 124-3 in their second innings -- a lead of just 34 runs.

04 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Australia's James Pattinson called Steve Smith a 'fantastic player' and admitted that his side would have been in trouble without him. (Photo:AFP)

James Pattinson calls Steve Smith a 'fantastic player'

Pattinson said Smith is someone who lifts the group.

04 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

Steve Smith rescued his side who were in big trouble at 122-8 in the first innings with his 23rd test ton in just 64 matches and his unbeaten 45 in the second innings dragged his side, 27-2 when he came to the crease, out of the mire again. (Photo: AFP)

Smith in ominous form and could decide tense Ashes test

Steve Smith has scored almost half of Australia’s runs himself in the first Ashes test at Edgbaston.

04 Aug 2019 1:03 PM

Smith has scored nine centuries in 42 innings and averages over 60 in the Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar with 24th Test century

Smith was booed and jeered in the World Cup by the English supporters and that trend continued in the Ashes as well.

02 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

Ponting compared Smith's unbeaten 141-run inning that he played during the 2017-18 Ashes in Brisbane. (Photo: AFP)

Ricky Ponting hails Steve Smith's mental strength as he overcomes boos to smash ton

Smith made his comeback to Test cricket on Thursday after serving a year-long ban for his involvement in last year's ball-tampering scandal.

02 Aug 2019 12:44 PM

Jeered by a hostile Edgbaston crowd throughout the opening day of the first test, Steve Smith’s brilliant 144 dragged his side from a position of peril to the safety of 284 all out, with England 10 for no loss in reply by stumps on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia hails return of saviour Steve Smith

Smith’s last test against South Africa at Newlands ended in disgrace, when he, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home.

02 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

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