IPL 2021: DC coach Ricky Ponting reveals Steve Smith’s batting position
With Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and South Africa pace duo Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje in red hot form, Smith has to battle it out for the one overseas spot.
Apr 06, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals full squad and player stats
Delhi Capitals have gone from strength-to-strength in the last couple of season -- reaching the Playoffs in 2019 and then the finals in 2020. They were, however, dealt a big blow before the IPL 2021 with skipper Shreyas Iyer ruled out of the entire tournament with a shoulder injury during the India-England ODI series. Young Delhi wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been given the charge of the team which already includes experience IPL captains like Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith and Ravichandran Ashwin. With addition of new players like Chris Woakes, Sam Billings, Tom Curran and Umesh Yadav, Delhi Capitals will look to go one better and bring home the IPL crown this year. Here is the full squad list of the Delhi Capitals for the 2021 season.
Apr 03, 2021, 11:14 AM IST
‘No position available’: Justin Langer shuts down Steve Smith for showing interest in captaincy
Smith was removed as the captain of Australia once he confirmed his involvement in the Sandpaper Gate fiasco in the Cape Town Test against South Africa in March 2018.
Mar 30, 2021, 19:03 PM IST
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals ropes in Steve Smith for Rs 2.2 crore
Steve Smith was purchased by the Delhi franchise for Rs 2.20 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore was the other club that showed interest in the Australian cricketer but chose not to bid beyond his base price, which was Rs 2 crore.
Feb 18, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
IPL 2021 auction: Punjab Kings full squad and player list, eye Australian duo of Steve Smith and Jhye Richardson
Having already off-loaded the likes of Sheldon Cotterell and Glenn Maxwell, PK – who finished in sixth place on the points table last year – will look to aggressively bid for Australian duo of Steve Smith and Jhye Richardson in IPL 2021 auction.
Feb 18, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
IPL 2021 auction: Focus on Steve Smith, Dawid Malan in bowler-friendly auction, all you need to know here
Labuschagne could also evince interest from the three franchises, especially from KKR or CSK in IPL 2021 auction. PK have a heavy purse left with Rs.53.2 crore and they could go in for Smith (base price: Rs 2 crore) or Labuschagne (Rs.1 crore) or both.
Feb 18, 2021, 10:33 AM IST
IPL 2021 auction: Here are the stars with Rs 2 crore base price
In IPL 2021 auction, a total of 10 cricketers will be placed in Rs 2 crore reserve price category. The list includes two Indians -- Harbhajan Singh and Kedar Jadhav -- and eight overseas cricketers. A total of 292 cricketers will be up for auction on February 18 at 3pm onwards in Chennai in the auction before the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. We take a look at all the cricketers in the Rs 2 crore base price category.
Feb 12, 2021, 12:20 PM IST
IPL 2021: Australia hurdle on participation of David Warner & Co. in T20 league
Although it has postponed the Test tour of South Africa, CA has confirmed that there would be no changes in the Twenty20 squad, which will travel to New Zealand this month for a five-match series without the likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.
Feb 03, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
IPL 2021 Player Auction: Stars who will fetch the biggest bid
The player auction for the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place in Chennai on February 18. Some top players like Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell have already been released by their respective franchises on Player Retention Day. Kings XI Punjab have the biggest purse with Rs. 53.2 crores in their kitty while Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals have Rs 35.7 crore and Rs. 34.9 crore respectively. Even MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings have Rs 22.9 crores to spend in the mini-auction. We take a look at some of the players who may draw big bets from the franchises.
Jan 28, 2021, 08:23 AM IST
India vs Australia 4th Test: Rohit Sharma shadow practices at crease as Steve Smith watches
India's Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma did some shadow practice in a jovial manner while changing ends after an over. Unlike Smith, there was no marking of guard from Rohit.
Jan 18, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
In Pics: Battle of attrition as injuries cripple India
Australia have a slight edge after Day One of the fourth Test against India at Gabba in Brisbane thanks to Marnus Labuschagne's century.
Jan 15, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
India vs Australia: Allegations against Steve Smith 'absolute load of rubbish', says Justin Langer
The Australian coach added that Smith has ensured that his bat does the talking ever since he has returned from the ball-tampering scandal.
Jan 13, 2021, 08:55 AM IST
India vs Australia: Steve Smith shocked and disappointed on allegation of 'gamesmanship'
Video footage from the stump camera of Smith dragging his boot across the crease on a tense final day of the match went viral on social media.
Jan 13, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
Watch, Steve Smith scruffing up Rishabh Pant's batting mark at SCG on Day 5
India started off Day 5 of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with the aim to eke out a draw on Monday. But Rishabh Pant's swashbuckling knock of 97 changed the tide briefly towards India and raised the hopes of an unlikely win which prompted Australia and Steve Smith to undertake some questionable tactics.
Jan 11, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
India vs Australia 3rd Test: India reach 98/2 at stumps on Day 4
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: Brilliant knock from Steve Smith and Cameron Green help Australia set 407-run target for India.
Jan 10, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
IND vs AUS: 'This is my best effort', says Ravindra Jadeja on Steve Smith's run-out
Ravindra Jadeja has been a live wire on the field during this tour.
Jan 08, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
India vs Australia 3rd Test: Ravindra Jadeja shines as India fightback on Day 2
Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara finished the day unbeaten on 5 and 9 respectievly as India reached 96/2 at stumps.
Jan 08, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja rocks Sydney with sensational fielding effort, watch video
Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the top wicket-taker with four scalps, conceding 62 runs in his 18 overs.
Jan 08, 2021, 11:05 AM IST
India vs Australia 3rd Test: Steve Smith completes 27th Test ton, breaks multiple records
Steve Smith scored 131 before being run-out by Ravindra Jadeja, helping Australia pile 338/10 in the first innings.
Jan 08, 2021, 10:08 AM IST
