Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return
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There was only ever going to be one winner when Steve Smith and Jofra Archer exchanged words during a heated finish to the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday night. It was the latest chapter in a spicy rivalry that goes back many years.
Australia's first-innings topscorers get some help from England's sloppy fielders and the DRS technology on a tightly contested day in Adelaide. Here are the quick hits from day one of the third Ashes Test.
Steve Smith came to be dramatically ruled out of the Adelaide Test because of a problem that dates back to his infamous 2019 run-in with Jofra Archer at Lord’s.
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Steve Smith ruled out of Adelaide Test moments before first ball
Australia are confident Steve Smith will be fit for Boxing Day after the star batter’s issues with vertigo returned to rule him out of Adelaide. Smith cut a disappointed figure on Wednesday morning after a lengthy chat with coach Andrew McDonald left him out of the third Ashes Test, opening the door for Usman Khawaja to return to the team at No.4.
Steve Smith has fired off an epic sledge as he maintained his dominance over English firebrand Jofra Archer before sending Australia 2-0 up in the Ashes.
Jofra Archer’s full sledge to Steve Smith has been revealed and a stunning tweet has gone viral as the fallout to England’s horror Ashes series continues.
Steve Smith hit Jofra Archer for 15 runs off five balls at the Gabba. Four, nothing, four, six, one. Australia needed 65 to
'Takes me two hits' - Australian great Steve Smith all set for Ashes challenge. (Source - Getty Images) Australian batting great Steve Smith is gearing up for another Ashes campaign. After a short break in New York following his stint in The Hundred, Smith ...
Ricky Ponting critiques Jofra Archer's late aggression during Australia's Ashes victory. Discover his thoughts and insights.
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Steve Smith’s brilliance propels Australia to a victory in the 2nd test and a 2-0 Ashes lead
Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.