Steve Smith

Steve Smith is the current captain of Australia. Smith was initially selected as a bowler but eventually, his batting prowess came through and he was selected in the Australian team as an all rounder. By the time he was made captain of the Australian Test side, Smith was recognised as one of the best batsmen of his generation and nothing more than an occassional bowler. While being comfortable driving and pulling the fast bowlers, Smith is quick-footed and adept at facing spin too making him as lethal in the subcontinent as he is anywhere else. In 2014-15, he scored centuries in all four of first innings against India. He was only 25 when he got was made captain, due to the unavailability of the injured Michael Clarke and Australia's performance under him and his own unfettered stacking up of runs despite the added responsibility, he was viewed as the natural successor to Clarke. It was confirmed by Clarke's retirement in 2015. While known for his tenacious demeanour on the crease in Tests, he can also switch to a truly destructive style in T20s and ODIs. He was Australia's highest run-getter in the 2015 World Cup.

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Shubman Gill recently revealed the advice he received from Sachin Tendulkar ahead of a blockbuster England tour. (AP/File)

'Spoke to Tendulkar and Steve Smith before England series': Shubman Gill reveals advice from them

October 02, 2025 10:07 am

Shubman Gill revealed the advice from the two legendary cricketers he consulted on how to play in England before amassing a staggering 754 runs in his maiden assignment as Test captain.

Steve Smith talks about Joe Root not having a Test century in Australia: 'That is something that he wants to tick off his bucket list'

August 15, 2025 6:28 pm

Root has yet to notch up a century in Australia having played played 27 innings Down Under, averaging 35.68 and with a highest score of 89.

‘I just want to get runs and a load of wickets consistently in the same games’: England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed on comparisons with Steve Smith

August 13, 2025 7:59 pm

20-year-old Rehan Ahmed, who is the youngest England cricketer in all the three formats, has so far scored 760 runs and taken 23 wickets in English Country Championships.

Jofra Archer felled Steve Smith with a fiery bumper on his Test debut at Lord's. The Australia later responded with a cracking double hundred in Manchester. (Reuters/ICC Media Zone)

'He hasn't got me out': When Steve Smith responded to Jofra Archer's fiery Lord's bouncer with double century in Ashes 2019

July 17, 2025 10:08 am

With Jofra Archer and Steve Smith moving closer to a potential sequel, here is a recount of how the England pacer's bouncer on Test debut at Lord's hurt the Australia batter, only to return with a cracking double century in their next face-off.

Seales could be close to this four-demerit point limit after his two clashes with Smith and Starc this time around. (AP Photo)

Jayden Seales sends off Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc; could receive sanctions

July 13, 2025 4:55 pm

Fast bowler Jayden Seales was docked 15 percent of match fee in first Test for verbals at Pat Cummins

IND vs ENG: Joe Root shattered multiple records with his 11th Test hundred at India and 8th at Lord's on Friday. (AP)

Joe Root smashes 11th hundred against India with 37th Test ton, extends Lord's dominance with record 8th century

July 11, 2025 3:45 pm

IND vs ENG Lord's Test: Joe Root became only the second batter to hit 11 Test centuries against India on Friday as he surpassed Steve Smith to become the highest century-maker among active players.

Steve Smith didn’t show any immediate pain, but after facing the next ball, he removed his gloves, revealing a heavily strapped little finger. (AP)

WI vs AUS: Steve Smith cops blow on dislocated finger, but says nothing to worry

July 06, 2025 1:40 pm

WI vs AUS: Steve Smith recovered from the hit and stroked a classy 71 on a difficult wicket.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja in action. (REUTERS)

‘Labuschagne will get back, good as anyone in world’: Steve Smith backs out-of-favour batsman

July 01, 2025 12:06 pm

Talking about Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith said: “At his best, he's as good as anyone in the world and I've no doubt he'll get back there."

WI vs AUS: How 'baseball cage' assisted Steve Smith's quick recovery from finger injury

June 30, 2025 5:55 pm

The injury forced Smith to miss the opening game of the three-Test series against the Windies in Barbados from June 25 to 27, which Australia won by 159 runs.

WTC Final: Steve Smith becomes visiting batter with most runs in Tests at Lord's in match vs South Africa

June 11, 2025 6:30 pm

Smith steadied a faltering Australian innings with a half century which he brought up in 76 deliveries in an innings studded with 9 fours.

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Ashes 2017: Steve Smith torments England bowlers to pick up second double ton

December 16, 2017 2:56 pm

Australia captain Steve Smith appeared to toy with the English bowlers during the third day of third Test as he notched the second double century of his career.

Australia rout England by 10 wickets in Ashes opener, see pics

November 27, 2017 4:02 pm

David Warner and Cameron Bancroft shared a record 173-run partnership as Australia wrapped up a 10-wicket win over England in the first Test on Monday.

Ashes 2017-18, 1st Test: Australia in control after Steve Smith's ton on Day 3

November 25, 2017 5:14 pm

Australian skipper Steve Smith showed his tenacity on the field. With wickets falling on the other end, the captain went on to score an unbeaten score of 141.

These WAGs of England, Australia cricketers will set Ashes 2017 on fire

November 16, 2017 4:32 pm

As England prepare for the 70th edition of Ashes, players of both the teams will be supported by their partners from the stands. Here is a lookout of all the leading ladies - wifes, girlfriends - of the cricketers participating in Ashes 2017, which is expected to be another intense series.

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav (hat)tricks Australia to defeat, India take 2-0 lead

September 22, 2017 4:23 am

India vs Australia 2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav's hat-trick gave India a 50-run win over Australia at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 'Favourites' Australia eye treble

June 01, 2017 12:23 am

Two-time ICC Champions Trophy winners, Australia have set their target as they look to become the only team to win the title thrice in the history of the ICC tournament.

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India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav has Australia undone for 300 on Test debut

March 25, 2017 9:01 pm

Kuldeep Yadav's four wickets helped India skittle out Australia for 300 in their first innings on day one of the fourth and final Test in Dharamsala.

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PM Modi congratulates PM Netanyahu on progress made under Trump's Gaza peace plan, welcomes agreement on release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid. Reaffirms stance against terrorism with both leaders agreeing to stay in close touch. Modi also spoke with President Trump, congratulating him on the success of the historic peace plan and reviewing progress in trade negotiations.

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