The Latest Breaking News from Steve Smith

Tongue steps up and Bairstow in the spotlight – second Ashes Test talking points

England are 1-0 down after Australia edged a thrilling opener in Birmingham by two wickets.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Australia skipper Cummins backs Smith and Labuschagne to shine at Lord's

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins is anticipating a significant performance from leading batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the second Test against England at Lord's.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2023

Australia stars Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne backed to enjoy ‘big week’

Labuschagne and Smith spent their designated Saturday off in the nets after failures at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Steve Smith says he felt like he had ‘a dozen beers’ in his last Test at Lord’s

The Australian, who withdrew from the 2019 Test with concussion, returns to the venue next week for the second Test.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Write off Bazball and England at your own peril

The loss in the opening Test of the Ashes has left many wondering whether the Bazball approach is the right way to go about it. Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have four more Tests to plot a comeback. If history is any indication, what awaits is another England-Australia…

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

No need to panic but England have big decisions to make for Lord’s

Losing the first Ashes Test in such a manner will highlight the failings even though a lot went right

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023

The Ashes: Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne vulnerabilities put England on red alert

The bromance between Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne that first came to our attention during the 2019 Ashes is now a tale of enduring love.

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023

Forget 2005 comparisons, this was as dramatic as decade-old Durham

First Test was reminiscent of 2013 as Warner gave Australia a flying start before Broad delivered one of his Ashes specials

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

The Ashes player ratings: How England and Australia scored in First Test at Edgbaston

England looked to have the First Test in their grasp into in the final hour of a fraught final day but Australia edged out their rivals in another Edgbaston Ashes classic.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

Ashes 2023 first Test: England and Australia player ratings at Edgbaston

Joe Root may have excelled for England but Australia’s Usman Khawaja and captain Pat Cummins led the way to victory

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023