Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins
Australia' star batter Steve Smith had his first net session since late August, hitting against bowlers, and declared he's "ready" for the Ashes after a refreshing break in New York.
Former Australia opening stalwart David Warner has urged the selectors to continue with young swashbuckler Sam Konstas for the first Ashes in Perth. The former southpaw believes that Konstas possess the required firepower in his arsenal to take down England's pace battery in the oldest rival
Team India skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday became the fifth player to register the most centuries in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC), as he struck an unbeaten century on the second day of the final Test of the two-match series against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley
Cummins, who was previously optimistic of taking part in a significant chunk of the series, appears to have no chance of playing the series opener in Perth from November 21 and could even miss all five Tests, leaving superstar batter Steve Smith as his stand-in captain.
Cameron Green is clouded in uncertainty about whether he will continue to bat at number three against England in the Ashes, the oldest rivalry in cricket. The lanky all-rounder confirmed that he is likely to take up the bowling duties, which will serve as a massive boost for the Baggy Greens
Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith was full of praise for right-hand batter Joe Root, saying that he has been "incredible" in the last two years for England in Test cricket.
The highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 Test series between Australia and England will take place between November 21, 2025, and January 8, 2026. The five-game series, which is a component of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship, will represent yet another chapter.
Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith admitted that breaking into the T20I squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics won't be a walk in the park but a "tricky" affair. Despite the odd stacked against realising his goal, Smith is willing to put his best foot forward.
World number one test batter and England's legendary player Joe Root continues to shine against India and surpassed Steve Smith's record on Friday for centuries against the Men in Blue
During the second unofficial Test, Jake smashed 183 in 275 balls, with 16 fours and two sixes, at an attacking strike rate of 66.54. With ace Aussie batter Steve Smith and newcomers Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas being underwhelming in their runs as openers after David Warner's retirement,
England's talismanic batter Joe Root shattered the "Wall" Rahul Dravid's record for most outfield catches in Test cricket after another stellar piece of moment in the field on the second day of the third game against India at Lord's on Friday.