The Latest Breaking News from Steve Smith

Abbott shines for NSW in Shield clash with Victoria

Sean Abbott took four wickets for NSW as Victoria's Peter Handscomb and Campbell Kellaway scored half-centuries in the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.

AAP · Oct 20, 2024

McDonald says he and Cummins made Smith No.4 call

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has insisted the call to move Steve Smith back to No.4 was ultimately one made by he and Test captain Pat Cummins.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Starc already won over by Blues young gun Konstas

Mitchell Starc says there is no reason why Sam Konstas can't handle Test cricket, having been won over by the 19-year-old's batting in training this summer.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith won't open against India, says Australia selector George Bailey

NEW DELHI: After a brief tenure as Australia's opening batsman in Test cricket, Steven Smith will return to his position in the middle order for the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India, according to confirmation from National Selector George Bailey.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

Matt Renshaw's hopes of Test recall take a hit

Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft have all beaten Matt Renshaw for selection in the Australia A squad to face India A this summer.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

'Still a bit of water to go under the bridge...': Pat Cummins on Australia's batting order against India

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald have yet to make a final decision on the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024

India vs Australia: Ian Healy has unorthodox solution to hosts' opening slot problem

Who will partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gets underway in Perth on 22 November is one of the most important calls the Australian selectors have to make.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2024

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith should open the innings against India, says Shane Watson

NEW DELHI: Despite his dismal run at the top, former opener Shane Watson supported right-hand batsman Steve Smith to open the innings in the next series ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Why Marsh's bowling complicates Test selection dilemma

Selectors could be forced to choose between an extra bowling option or specialist opener if Cameron Green's back injury forces him out of the Australian summer.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

Harris makes statement with century to open Shield

Former Test opener Marcus Harris has started his Sheffield Shield summer with a century against Tasmania, pushing his case for a recall to the national side.

AAP · Oct 8, 2024