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Australia return to South Africa for their first Test series there since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Six players from that series remain in the squad, while South Africa have five survivors, setting up a potentially tense three-Test contest

Steve Smith has recalled the emotional impact of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal ahead of Australia’s Test tour of South Africa. Smith said he still experiences occasional flashbacks but is not concerned about facing a hostile reception on his return

Joe Root reclaimed the record for most catches in Test cricket after taking his 219th catch during England’s first Test against Pakistan in Leeds. The England batter moved ahead of Steve Smith, with Rahul Dravid third on the all-time list

Co-owner Steve Waugh revealed that the Amsterdam Flames deliberately prioritized versatile all-rounders over specialized batting depth in the inaugural ETPL 2026 draft. Waugh expressed complete confidence in the squad's balance, anchored by stars like Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s squad after the pacer was ruled out due to a calf injury.

Michael Neser claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Steve Smith’s unbeaten 23 sealed the chase, giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the five-match series

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith will lead the unchanged 14‑member squad. Cummins is expected to return for the Adelaide Test, while Usman Khawaja’s fitness remains under watch

The 35-year-old batter has featured in 170 ODIs, amassing 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96. His impressive record includes 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, making him the 12th highest run-scorer for Australia in ODIs. Initially debuting as a leg-spinning all-rounder, he also claimed 28 wickets and took 90 catches throughout his career.

Smith, who is leading the side on the tour of Sri Lanka, will captain the team in the absence of Cummins and Marsh during the tournament, which will be played across Pakistan and the UAE

The coach also said that there were doubts over availability of another star bowler, Josh Hazlewood

Khawaja's eight-hour-plus knock of 232 off 352 balls was historic — the first Australian to score a double hundred in Sri Lanka

Steve Smith to lead the squad; first test begins on January 29 and second on February 6

At the Sydney Cricket Ground, just after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Scott Boland, the seamer nearly claimed his second wicket in quick succession. He found Kohli's outside edge, but Smith lunged to his right at second slip to take the catch.

Steve Smith scores unbeaten 65 as Australia take control of second day's proceedings, reaching 234 for 3 at tea in third Test

Resuming their innings at 128 for 5, India lost the last five wickets for 47 runs in 12.5 overs with Nitesh Kumar Reddy top-scoring with a 47-ball 42 on Day 3

Smith was among Bumrah's victims during a devastating opening spell in the first innings, where the pacer tore through the Australian top-order.  

It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea

Skipper Jasprit Bumrah (3/42) and Mohammed Siraj (3/54) did most of the damage on the fourth day while Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy played the support act

Siraj bowls a couple of incisive morning spells to remove seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith

I just can't see how you get yourself in that competitive mindset of consequence by playing an intra-squad game, says former England captain Michael Vaughan