Steve Smith
Smith experiment as Test opener over, Green out of India series
Steve Smith's short-lived stint as a Test opener came to an end Monday with confirmation he will drop down the Australian batting order against India next month, while all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out of the series.
Opening or No. 4: Australia coy on Smith role for India Test series
Smith has been a rock in Australia's middle-order for more than a decade, but was moved up to an unfamiliar role at the top alongside Usman Khawaja with mixed success when fellow veteran David Warner retired from Test cricket at the start of the year.
No plans to retire, says Steve Smith
Veteran Australia batsman Steve Smith says he has no plans to wind down his cricket career having signed a long-term deal to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) with the Sydney Sixers.
Smith, Fraser-McGurk miss Australia's T20 World Cup squad
Selectors opted for a second spinner in Ashton Agar and picked Cameron Green as a back-up all-rounder while remaining loyal to the core of players who helped Australia win an unprecedented sixth 50-over World Cup in India last November.
Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season
Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction held in December last year. He competed for the Sydney Sixers in the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL).
Smith to open against India, says Australia coach
"If you bring in a new opener and you gave them four Test matches, and then said, 'okay, we're going to shift that after four Test matches', would you think that's fair or unfair?"
Smith, Green guide Australia to crushing win over West Indies
Smith finished unbeaten on 79 off 79 balls and Green was 77 not out as Australia cruised to the winning target of 232 with 11.3 overs to spare
'I'm averaging 60': Smith bemused by opener queries
"There was a lot of commentary around I’d failed in two or three innings or whatever it was," Smith told reporters in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Shamar Joseph scripts historic Windies victory over Aussies
West Indies speedster Shamar Joseph bowled through pain to rip through a shellshocked Australia on Sunday and help deliver an extraordinary eight run upset for his inexperienced side on day four of the second Test in Brisbane.
Cricket: Smith backs Starc for Proteas tests despite 'gruesome' injury
Australia captain Steve Smith thinks Mitchell Starc will be fit to face South Africa in November despite a freak accident in training last week that left the pace bowler with a "gruesome" injury.
Warner new Australia captain as Smith withdrawn
Steve Smith will leave Sri Lanka early to focus on South Africa tour with David Warner to take over the one-day and T20 captaincy, reports Cricket Australia.
Virat Kohli clarifies Steven Smith send-off
Virat Kohli, under fire for giving Steven Smith a send-off during the first Twenty20 International at the Adelaide Oval clarifies his stance on the incident.
Pandey's maiden ODI ton helps India clinch thriller
Manish Pandey and MS Dhoni, rookie and old hand combine to deliver India victory over Australia at the last possible opportunity in another run-fest at the SCG.
Smith and Bailey brush off India's 309
Captain Steve Smith and George Bailey strike fluent centuries as Australia chase down a steep 310-run target to win the first One Day International (ODI) against India by five wickets in Perth.
Australia skipper Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year
Australia captain Steve Smith is named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at an average of 82.57 with seven centuries over the voting period.
Warner, Burns set perfect platform
David Warner and his new opening partner Joe Burns weathered the new ball spells of Tim Southee and Trent Boult before accelerating to a stand of 161 batting first after winning the toss.
Day-night Test to go ahead despite pink ball concerns
Cricket Australia says it intends to proceed with next month's contentious first-ever day-night Test despite player unease over the experimental pink ball to be used.
Australia focus on Kiwis with Bangladesh tour down
Australia captain Steve Smith switched focus to New Zealand's upcoming tour as he voiced regret that a two-Test series in Bangladesh had to be called off.
MCC revises fielder movement Law
The MCC has confirmed an update to the Laws that allows a fielder to make a "significant movement" before the striker has played the ball.