South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen to replace Steve Smith in Rajasthan Royals’ squad
Apr 02, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): The Rajasthan Royals have picked up cricketer Heinrich Klaasen as the replacement for Australia's Steve Smith.
Owner of Rajasthan Royals is right in removing Steven Smith as captain: Raj Kundra
Mar 31, 2018, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra on Friday said the present owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is no wrong in removing suspended Australian cricketer Steven Smith, who was involved in a ball-tampering incident, as the captain of their side.
Ball tampering scam: R Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir express solidarity with Steve Smith
Mar 30, 2018, at 10:01 pm
Chennai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Friday prayed to God that tainted Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft could move ahead by putting the ball-tampering scam behind them.
Ball-tampering scam: Darren Lehmann steps down as Australian team coach
Mar 30, 2018, at 04:32 am
Canberra, Mar 29 (IBNS): In a shocking development, Australian men's team coach Darren Lehmann on Thursday stepped down from his position, just hours after former captain Steve Smith addressed an emotional press conference where he took charge of the ball-tampering scam on his own shoulder.
Steve Smith encounters awkward moment at press meet, his scandal compared to Married at Fight Sight
Mar 30, 2018, at 12:21 am
Sydney, Mar 29 (IBNS): Suspended Australian cricketer Steve Smith has encountered an awkward moment during his brief press conference when his ball-tampering incident was compared to a popular show Married at First Sight by a show host, media reports said.
Hope Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft will learn from ball-tampering episode: Johnson
Mar 29, 2018, at 08:20 pm
Canberra, Mar 29 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson on Thursday expressed his hope that ball-tampering tainted cricketers Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft will learn from the episode and 'be better' in future.
Emotional ex-Australian skipper Steve Smith regrets ball-tampering episode, shoulders responsibility
Mar 29, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Canberra, Mar 29 (IBNS): With tears rolling down his cheeks, former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who has been handed a 12-month ban by Cricket Australia after his name emerged in the ball-tampering scam, said he will regret the episode for the rest of his life.
Sunrisers Hyderabad names Kane Williamson as skipper for IPL 2018
Mar 29, 2018, at 07:34 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 29 (IBNS): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday announced that New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will serve as their captain for the upcoming season after tainted Australian batsman David Warner was disallowed to take part in the 2018 edition of the tournament by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the parent governing body of the sport in the nation.
Michael Vaughan 'pretty sure' ball-tampering took place during winter Ashes
Mar 27, 2018, at 09:30 pm
London, Mar 27 (IBNS): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said he is 'pretty sure' that Australians did ball-tampering during the recently held Ashes series which England lost 4-0.
IPL: Ajinkya Rahane to lead Rajasthan Royals
Mar 26, 2018, at 09:52 pm
Jaipur, Mar 26 (IBNS): Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane will captain the Rajasthan Royals squad in the upcoming IPL season.
Ball tampering row: Steve Smith handed one Test match ban
Mar 26, 2018, at 12:08 am
Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday said Australia captain Steve Smith, who has stepped down for the ongoing Test match against South Africa, has been given one-match suspension and fined 100 percent of his match fee.
Ball-tampering: Australian skipper Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner resign
Mar 25, 2018, at 09:48 pm
Cape Town, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a major development in the world of cricket, Australian skipper Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have stepped down from their positions.
Ball tampering: Aussie skipper Steve Smith, vice captain David Warner resign
Mar 25, 2018, at 08:32 pm
Canberra, Mar 25 (IBNS): Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner resigned from their positions on Sunday amid allegations that the two were involved in a ball tampering case.
Ball tampering case: Aussie skipper Steve Smith asked to step down
Mar 25, 2018, at 07:02 pm
Canberra, Mar 25 (IBNS): Australia cricket team captain Steve Smith has been asked to step down from his position, media reports said on Sunday.
Rajasthan Royals name Steve Smith as skipper for upcoming IPL season
Feb 25, 2018, at 11:57 pm
Jaipur, Feb 25 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named as the captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season of IPL.
Australian Open: Steve Smith welcomes Roger Federer's entry into final, expecting ' belter' clash
Jan 27, 2018, at 02:01 pm
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has welcomed that Swiss master Roger Federer will be playing in the final of the Australian Open.
Cricket Australia names squad for South Africa series, T20 tri-series
Jan 23, 2018, at 12:10 am
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): Victorian spinner Jon Holland and Western Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson have been added to the Australian squad for the for the Qantas Tour of South Africa.
Steve Smith delighted he is retained by Rajasthan Royals for IPL season
Jan 06, 2018, at 12:07 am
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has said he is delighted to be retained in the Rajasthan Royals side for the upcoming IPL season.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull appreciates skipper Steve Smith, team after Ashes victory
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:46 pm
Sydney, Dec 19 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has welcomed his cricket side's performance as they ensured that the iconic Ashes returns to the country.
Smith closes in on Bradman, reaches joint-second highest batting points ever
Dec 19, 2017, at 06:55 pm
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS) : Top-ranked Steve Smith’s phenomenal run has lifted him to new heights in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings as he has moved closer towards Don Bradman’s highest-ever ranking points after a match-winning double-century in the third Test against England in Perth.
Smith consolidates top spot as 11 points separate second-ranked Pujara from fifth-ranked Kohli
Nov 28, 2017, at 05:59 pm
Dubai, Nov 28 (IBNS) : Australia captain Steve Smith has extended his lead at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, but the next four batsmen are separated by just 11 points in the latest rankings which were released on Tuesday following the conclusion of the Brisbane and Nagpur Tests.
Fourth ODI : India loses toss, to field first
Sep 28, 2017, at 07:02 pm
Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IBNS) : India will bowl first in the fourth ODI against Australia in Bengaluru on Thursday as Aussie captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat, reports said.
Australian team arrive in India to play limited overs series
Sep 10, 2017, at 01:03 am
Chennai, Sept 9 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith and his teammates have arrived in India to play the limited overs series against Virat Kohli and his men.
Australian cricketer Steven Smith announces his engagement
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:25 pm
Sydney, Jun 29 (IBNS): Australian cricket captain Steven Smith on Thursday announced his engagement to law student Dani Willis.
Champions Trophy 2017: Australia 277/9 in 50 overs against England
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:09 am
Birmingham, June 10 (IBNS): In a Group B match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, Australia scored 277 for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs against England here on Saturday.
Steve Smith exudes confidence ahead of ICC Champions Trophy
May 25, 2017, at 03:24 am
Dubai, May 24 (IBNS): Australia captain Steve Smith has re-emphasised the importance of the ICC Champions Trophy as he looks to maintain the impressive one-day form the country has shown over the past 20 years.
Resistance was much more playing against Australia than other teams: Virat Kohli
Mar 29, 2017, at 12:42 am
Dharamsala, Mar 28 (IBNS): Amidst the heated up words between two teams, Indian captain Virat Kohli at the post match press conference said that they felt the resistance was much more playing against Australia than other teams in the concluding season, on Tuesday.
Steve Smith caught on camera 'abusing' Vijay
Mar 28, 2017, at 02:40 am
Dharamsala, Mar 27 (IBNS):A freash controversy hit the ongoing Test series between India and Australia when the visiting team's skipper Steve Smith was caught on Television camera supposedly abusing Indian fielder Murali Vijay.
Mar 24, 2017, at 09:52 pm
Dharamsala, Mar 24 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith on Friday said he was 'incredibly fortunate' to meet spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
No action against Kohli,Smith on DRS row: ICC
Mar 09, 2017, at 01:50 am
Dubai. Mar 8 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday said it has confirmed that no charges have been laid against any player under the ICC Code of Conduct following the second Test match between India and Australia in Bengaluru.