Smith amused by fuss over his England county stint ahead of Ashes
Australia batsman Steve Smith has laughed off criticism in England about his county cricket warmup for the Ashes after some fans and media took exception to his Sussex signing.
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From Friend To Foe: Pujara Reveals County Plans For Smith Ahead Of WTC Final
Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara will continue his build-up to June's ICC World Test Championship final when he plays alongside Australia counterpart Steve Smith for English county side Sussex over the next month. Pujara has been in scintillating form for Sussex already this season, with the prolific right-hander already notching two centuries from three matches to be the leading run-scorer in the second tier of England's County Championship.
England's Stuart Broad makes controversial jibe, says Australia's last Ashes win doesn't count
England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series.
"Australia's Ashes Win Doesn't Count": England Star's Cheeky Jibe
England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series. Australia powered to a 4-0 win on home turf against England, but Broad feels the strict coronavirus regulations left the visitors dealing with an unfair disadvantage. Fast bowler Broad and his team-mates were kept in a lengthy quarantine and a Covid-protected bubble throughout the tour.
David Warner named in Australia's Ashes squad as Mitchell Marsh recalled
Under-pressure David Warner was spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall on Wednesday.
Source: Beckham agrees to 1-year, $15 million deal from Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens made their boldest move of the offseason — and delivered perhaps their strongest message to disgruntled quarterback Lamar Jackson — by reaching a one-year agreement with three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Sunday.
On Mohammad Rizwan Comparing PSL With IPL, Ex-Pakistan Star's "Rubbish" Verdict
Arguably the best franchise-based cricket tournament in the world, Indian Premier League (IPL) has been entertaining fans for the past 15 seasons and the same has been the case this year as well. However, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan had suggested that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is the most competitive league in the world. Rizwan had said that players from all over the world want to play in the PSL, rather than the IPL. However, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has also rubbished the claims made by the wicketkeeper-batter.
"Would've Been Stupid If...": Steve Smith Opens Up On Leading MS Dhoni In Indian Premier League
When Steve Smith became the captain of Rising Pune Supergiants ahead of the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL), the focus was on how the Australian superstar would lead a side that had MS Dhoni, one of the most successful IPL captains, as its member. Now, as Smith returns to the IPL 2023 as a commentator, he recollected his experiences of working with Dhoni.