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Australia's Steve Smith Ruled Out Of 3rd Ashes Test

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Why Steve Smith is not playing for Australia in Ashes shock

Australia batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide through illness.

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Sick Steve Smith learns his Ashes fate after third Test withdrawal

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Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd Ashes test

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England battle despite Carey ton in crucial Test

England battled hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey's century led Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

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Snickometer technology questioned by England bowling coach

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'Trying not to tear up' - Carey's poignant century

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Australia reach 326-8 on day one of third Test - as it happened

Alex Carey came in under pressure and they were teetering a little bit.

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I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve

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Ashes RECAP: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side - and pays tribute to his father after family tragedy, as Australia move to 326-8 at close

Revealed: Why ‘disconsolate’ Smith was ruled out as CA makes call on Aussie’s Boxing Day fate

Steve Smith has officially been ruled out of the third Test in a shock 11th-hour twist that sees Usman Khawaja return to Australia’s set up.

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Former player calls out Steve Smith's 'obvious' act as Aussies slammed over Ashes 'joke'

Australia can avoid a fine and a potential penalty if they dismiss England within 80 overs. But Smith's fiddling with the field and constant changes did frustrate some viewers. Former England star-turned-commentator Isa Guha called out Smith and the bowling unit for not speeding up play as the clock ticked down.

Australia’s batting musical chairs in the Ashes and what it could mean for the future

Australia has played batting musical chairs in the first three Ashes Tests — including Steve Smith missing in Adelaide. Daniel Cherny reflects on what’s happened and what it all means. Two Tests earlier,

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Why is Steve Smith wearing black tape under his eyes in the Ashes?

At the Gabba, Smith – the No.4 Test batter in the world – has gone to unusual lengths to give himself the best possible chance with the bat, wearing black tape under his eyes in order to improve his vision and better spot the moving ball in the day-night Test.