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Steve Smith

Steve Smith Australian Cricketer

Height: 1.76 m DOB: June 2, 1989, Sydney, New South Wales

Having started his career as a leg spinner and a tail-ender in international cricket, Steve Smith rode on his consistency to become the number one Test batsman in ICC Rankings. He made his debut against Pakistan in 2010 at the 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. It was a disastrous debut for the former Australian skipper as he scored 1 and 12 runs in successive innings, though he was decent with the bowl as he picked up three wickets in second innings while he did not get chance to ball in the first innings. He marked his name in international cricket in 2013 Ashes, where he scored his first Test century at Oval. Despite having an unorthodox batting stance, Smith suddenly started dominating Test cricket as he has the ability to play both fast and spin bowlers. The 2014-2015 series against India was the path-breaking series for the Aussie as he scored four centuries. It was in the same summer when he was appointed as Australia's 45th Test captain in place of injured Michael Clarke. Everything was going right for the right-handed batsman but suddenly life took a U-turn and he got involved in the ball-tampering scandal with his two Australia teammates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. The scandal, which rocked the cricket world, happened during a Test match against South Africa. Smith and Warner are suspended for One year while the young fast bowler Bancroft is suspended for nine months.

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Ball Tampering Row

Darren Sammy defends Steve Smith, hits out at critics, 'you've made your point'

Cricket | Jun 29, 2018, 09:07 PM IST

Meanwhile, Destructive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle echoed Sammy's views and termed the punishment served to the players as "harsh".

Canada Global T20

Steven Smith helps Toronto to victory in Canada T20

Cricket | Jun 29, 2018, 02:34 PM IST

Smith, who as captain took responsibility for the cheating, was seen to have let both cricket and Australia down.

Cricket Australia, Michael Hussey, Steve Smith and David Warner

Hussey feels Smith, Warner are automatic starters for 2019 ICC World Cup

Cricket | Jun 21, 2018, 04:22 PM IST

The trio are making a steady progress since their suspensions as the former Australian leaders signed up for the Global Canada T20 League which will begin from June 28.

Australia vs England ODIs

David Warner all set to commentate in Australia-England ODI series

Cricket | Jun 10, 2018, 09:02 PM IST

After commentating in the UK, the dashing southpaw will join his banned team-mate Steven Smith at the inaugural season of the Global T20 Canada tournament, starting June 28.

Cricket Australia

Rebuilding trust and developing a positive reputation will take time, says Mitchell Starc

Cricket | Jun 09, 2018, 08:13 PM IST

Starc, who leads the Australia bowling unit, said that that it was a stressful time for the players when they returned home from South Africa after the ball-tampering saga.

Harbhajan Singh Shane Watson

Ball-tampering row: What Smith, Warner did was stupid and ridiculous, says Watson

Cricket | Jun 07, 2018, 04:25 PM IST

Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned from playing for Australia by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering scandal. 

Smith and Warner

Banned Aussies Smith, Warner drafted by GT20 Canada teams

Cricket | Jun 04, 2018, 10:46 AM IST

Steve Smith was among the 10 marquee players in the draft, along with high-profile Twenty20 players including West Indies stars Chris Gayle, Daren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell.

Steve Smith

ICC wishes banned Australia batsman Steve Smith on 29th birthday, netizens call him 'cheat'

Cricket | Jun 02, 2018, 11:40 AM IST

Banned Australian batsman Steve Smith remains to be the number one batsman in the ICC Test Rankings.

Steve Smith

Suspended Steve Smith set for a comeback in Canadian Twenty20 league

Cricket | May 25, 2018, 03:49 PM IST

Former Australia Captain Steve Smith, who was suspended for 12 months in March for his role in the South African ball-tampering scandal is all set for a comeback in Canadian Twenty20 league.

Cricket Australia

Steve Smith could play cricket abroad as CA approves: Reports

Cricket | May 18, 2018, 06:03 PM IST

Along with Smith, former vice-captain Warner and Bancroft have also been provided with the green signal by Cricket Australia to play in local tournaments. 

Mark Waugh

Mark Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Cricket | May 15, 2018, 03:33 PM IST

Australian legend Mark Waugh has stepped down from the post of national selector after accepting a commentary job offer from the local broadcaster.

Cameron Bancroft

Cameron Bancroft cleared to play club cricket by Western Australia

Cricket | May 14, 2018, 11:20 PM IST

Bancroft, who is serving a nine-month ban for his role in the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering row, received 14 votes in his favour, allowing him to feature for his club side Willetton.

Steve Smith, David Warner

Steve Smith, David Warner cleared for grade cricket; Cameron Bancroft's case on hold

Cricket | May 10, 2018, 06:16 PM IST

Steve Smith and David Warner have been cleared for the grade cricket while they serve the 12-month bans, imposed on them by the Cricket Australia over the recent ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Cricket Australia

Steve Smith was guilty of negligence, says Mark Taylor

Cricket | May 07, 2018, 07:14 PM IST

Insisting that Smith was found guilty of negligence and that he was not a "cheat," Taylor said that he wanted to see the latter leading the national side yet again.

Steve Smith Ball-tampering saga

Steve Smith vows to 'earn back trust' in emotional message for fans

Cricket | May 04, 2018, 01:31 PM IST

Steve Smith, who is serving a 12-month ban following the ball-tampering saga, praised his fans and family for their constant support and said he will look to earn back their trust.

Steve Smith David Warner ball tampering row Justin Langer

Australia's new head coach Justin Langer offers lifeline to David Warner, Steve Smith

Cricket | May 03, 2018, 01:58 PM IST

Australia's new head coach Justin Langer has left the door open for the return of Smith, Warner and Bancroft when their bans end.

Australian national cricket team

Under-pressure Australia should rebuild quickly: Michael Clarke

Cricket | Apr 23, 2018, 11:28 PM IST

Clarke said he would not like an Indian Test series victory over Australia to be undermined by talks over his country not being able to field a strong team due to the ban imposed on the trio.

Steve Smith, David Warner

With no Warner, Smith around, this is India's best chance to win a Test series in Australia: Chappell

Cricket | Apr 13, 2018, 05:28 PM IST

India are set to play four Tests and a limited overs series in Australia starting from last week of November.

ball Tampering Row

Ricky Ponting shares his views on ball tampering row

Cricket | Apr 06, 2018, 09:28 AM IST

Reflecting on the same, Australia's two-time World Cup winning skipper Ponting said that he was taken aback when the news broke out, but added that he is pleased to see the controversy is finally dying down.

Cricket Australia

David Warner accepts ball tampering ban; joins Smith and Bancroft

Cricket | Apr 05, 2018, 01:16 PM IST

Warner, Smith and Bancroft will now serve their suspension period as sanctioned by Cricket Australia after the controversial ball-tampering row.

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