Steve Smith
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Boxing Day Test
LIVE Boxing Day Test - Australia’s double strike: Run-out shocker and Kohli’s big wicket
Steve Smith’s stylish Test century, his 34th, powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch on the second day of the fourth Test of the five-match series.
- by Scott Spits
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Boxing Day Test
Konstas to debut but Head still in doubt for Boxing Day Test
NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.
- by Jon Pierik
The headline signing of IPL auction day two is … a 13-year-old
David Warner and Steve Smith fail to find buyers on the second day of the Indian Premier League auction, but 13-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi goes to Rajasthan Royals for $200,000.
- by Glenn Moore
Inside Smith’s blueprint to take down Ashwin and India
Restored to his preferred position of No.4, the veteran batter explains how he intends to get the better of India’s most experienced bowler this summer.
- by Tom Decent and Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Australian cricket
How three great batsmen can rediscover the glory of their youth
Having dominated the game in their prime, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now face the unique challenges that come with age in a young man’s sport.
- by Greg Chappell
Cummins saves Australia after Warner exposes Bancroft’s technical flaw
Australia, chasing 204, have limped to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening one-day international at the MCG. Meanwhile, David Warner has delivered his verdict on who should open the batting against India - and it’s not Cameron Bancroft.
- by Jon Pierik and Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Australian cricket
A smudge on his record: Why Steve Smith might be on his last chance for the first time
We’re looking at a vacancy at the top of the order. We’re looking at the hole left by Cameron Green’s injury. We should be looking at Smith.
- by Greg Baum
‘Feel the wrath’: Why Steve Smith blew up about lbw dismissal
Steve Smith’s angry reaction to his lbw dismissal by Scott Boland in the Shield clash at the MCG was as much about losing precious time in the middle as it was the umpire’s judgment.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Australian cricket
Smith comes clean on his move down the Test batting order as contenders fail auditions
Steve Smith has lifted the lid on his backflip from Test opener to number four against India this summer, while two contenders for his former position were unable to take their chances.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Australian cricket
The Test contenders: One opening spot and a wide open field to fill it
After Steve Smith’s shift back down the Australian batting order, selectors have one month and a handful of games to work out Usman Khawaja’s opening partner.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
Australian cricket
All round, the way to go is youth. Our experts pick their XIs for the first Test
Cameron Green’s injury is a setback for him, but an opportunity for selectors to freshen up the Test team.
- by Greg Baum
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