Australian batter Steven Smith has suggested Hardik Pandya simply “block out” the trolls and the abuse he has been getting from fans at the IPL so far as well.
Joe Root rises to 2nd in ICC Test batting rankings as Steven Smith falters; Cameron Green’s standout performance boosts him up, while Nathan Lyon and Glenn Phillips see notable gains in bowling and batting respectively amidst shifts in the rankings.
The changes occur as Glenn Maxwell takes a break following his busy schedule in the Big Bash League (BBL), while Jhye Richardson is omitted due to an injury sustained while playing for Perth Scorchers last month.
George Bailey has confirmed that veteran Australia batter Steve Smith will open the batting in the first Test against West Indies in Adelaide.
Australia has made notable adjustments to their T20 squad against India for the remaining series matches, with the departure of Steve Smith and Adam Zampa and the return of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott.
Cricket champion Steve Smith is set to surprise fans with a return to the Sydney Sixers for the Big Bash League, playing the season opener on December 8. The 34-year-old, currently with the national T20 squad in India, aims to continue his remarkable form, having recently won the World Test Championship, retained the Ashes, and lifted the World Cup.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019