The Latest Breaking News from Steve Smith

WTC Final: Australia pacers dismantle top-order to leave India reeling at 151-5 at stumps on Day 2

At the start of play on Day Two of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on Thursday, the broadcasters put up a revealing graphic. Of the 85 overs that India had bowled on Day 1, only nine % of deliveries were hitting the stumps.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023

We could have bowled better lines: Mohammed Siraj

NEW DELHI: Pacer Mohammed Siraj, who stood out for India in the first innings, grabbing a four-for on Thursday admitted bowlers could have bowled better lines against Australia in the ongoing World Test Championship final at the Oval in London.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023

Morning Mail: innocent children pleading guilty, renters face new hurdle, France stabbing attack

Young people are admitting crimes they didn’t commit to avoid Queensland’s harsh bail laws; housing pressures ramp up for renters; children wounded in French playground attack

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

IND vs AUS Highlights: Australia seize control as India's top order falters in the WTC final

NEW DELHI: Australia took firm control of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as India's top-order crumbled against their high-quality pace attack in a pressure-filled match at The Oval on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023

India struggle for runs as Australia gain upper hand in World Test Championship

By stumps on day two India were 318 behind on 151 for five.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Australia take control of WTC final as India contribute to own downfall

Australia reduced India to 151 for five, 318 runs behind, on the second day of the World Test Championship final

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Ollie Pope hints England have ‘quirkier’ plans ready to keep Steve Smith quiet during Ashes

The Australian batter will arrive at Edgbaston in form after a century in the World Test Championship final

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

Ollie Pope admits England are searching for methods to unsettle Steve Smith

Smith ground India’s bowlers down with a meticulous 121 at the Oval.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

India lose openers cheaply as Australia build on Steve Smith ton in WTC final

India were 37 for two at tea after Australia were bowled out for 469.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Steve Smith’s London love affair continues with century against India

Steve Smith has put himself second to Don Bradman for Test centuries scored in England by a visitor after continuing his London love affair in the World

The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023