Kohli holds on to second spot as Smith retains number one position
India captain Virat Kohli has managed to hold on to his second position behind Australia’s Steve Smith in the ICC Test Rankings for batsmen released on Monday. Continue Reading
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Paine proud of his team despite defeat
Australia captain Tim Paine said it was mission accomplished even though his team lost the fifth and final Ashes Test against England to draw the series 2-2. Continue Reading
Australia aims to finish Ashes with win
Australia head to the Oval hungry to win their first Ashes series in England since 2001 as the peerless Steve Smith seeks to inflict further pain on the hosts. Tim Paine’s men finally saw off stubborn England at Old Trafford on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series with just one match to go, meaning they will retain the urn. Continue Reading
A true champion
He was banned for a year from playing cricket for ball tampering scandal. He came back with vigour. He let his bat answer all his critics. Steve smith is number one batsman in ICC list. Continue Reading
Smith underlines greatness with double ton
Steve Smith is on course to enjoy one of the most productive series by any batsman in Test history after he marked his return to Ashes action with a double hundred at Old Trafford. Continue Reading
Smith reclaims No. 1 Test ranking from Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli lost his numero uno status after being toppled by Australia’s Steve Smith in the batsman’s chart, while Jasprit Bumrah rose to third position among bowlers in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Australia look to Smith after England ‘steal’ Ashes
Australia head into the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting Wednesday hoping Steve Smith and the boxer Muhammad Ali can revive their campaign following the hurt they felt at having the Ashes ‘stolen’ from them by England. Continue Reading
Australia look to Smith for Ashes revival
Australia will hope star batsman Steve Smith can inspire an Ashes revival after their stunning one-wicket loss to England in the third Test at Headingley. Continue Reading
Australia rule out bouncer battle despite blow
Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England. Continue Reading
Revamped England targets Smith
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. Continue Reading