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"I've Been On The Opposition When He...": Steve Smith On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection

Does Virat Kohli have a future in India's T20 World Cup team? While experts may differ over the batting stalwart's future in the shortest format of the game, veteran Australia batter Steve Smith only had good things to say. Sharing his own experience of being in the opponent teams as Virat Kohli produced some of his finest performances, Smith revealed how Kohli tends to excel under pressure and deliver masterclass performances time and again. For Smith, there's no doubt that Kohli remains one of the finest batters in the world.

Australia coach says Smith the opener will face India

SYDNEY : Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes it is too early to judge Steve Smith as a test opener and has made it clear that changes in the batting order are unlikely before India visit at the end of the year.

Late bowling fireworks from NZ rock Australia's run chase

:Australia were 202 runs from victory with six wickets in hand at the end of day three of the second test in Christchurch on Sunday after New Zealand grabbed the momentum with some late bowling fireworks.

Williamson, Southee look to rebound in milestone test against Australia

One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they play their 100th test match against Australia in Christchurch this week.

How To Get Opponents' Batting Videos? R Ashwin Says "Make Friends With..."

Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he occasionally becomes friends with media people in order to acquire footage of opponent batters during practice. Ashwin, who will play his 100th Test match in Dharamsala on Thursday, recalled how he used this strategy during the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He took 12 wickets in 3 matches and was able to dismiss Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne on multiple occasions in those three matches. Ashwin added that his tactic is also extremely useful in putting pressure on the opposition.

Australia's Green may focus on red ball cricket before India challenge

MELBOURNE: All-rounder Cameron Green may be spared white ball duties for Australia to focus on his red ball game ahead of the test series against India in the next home summer, coach Andrew McDonald said.

Nathan Lyon Spins Australia To Victory Over New Zealand In First Test

Nathan Lyon spun Australia to a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, taking six wickets as the hosts collapsed to 196 all out. The home side crumbled on the fourth morning in Wellington, losing their last seven wickets for 70 runs, with four of them falling to off-spinner Lyon. He finished with innings figures of 6-65 off 27 overs, giving him 10-108 for the match. The 36-year-old capitalised on spin-friendly Basin Reserve conditions and some meek batting from New Zealand, who began the day on 111-3 and needing 258 more runs to secure an unlikely victory.

Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described unbeaten New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra as a budding "superstar" on Saturday but says the tourists are still well placed to win the first Test in Wellington. Ravindra struck an eye-catching 56 not out as the home side reached 111-3 at stumps on day three, having stumbled early in their pursuit of a lofty 369 to win the opening match of the two-Test series.

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"I've Been On The Opposition When He...": Steve Smith On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection

Australia coach says Smith the opener will face India

Late bowling fireworks from NZ rock Australia's run chase

Williamson, Southee look to rebound in milestone test against Australia

How To Get Opponents' Batting Videos? R Ashwin Says "Make Friends With..."

Australia's Green may focus on red ball cricket before India challenge

Nathan Lyon Spins Australia To Victory Over New Zealand In First Test

Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time