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Steve Smith: Is The 'Best Since Bradman' On Decline, A Look Into Numbers

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has not been having best of the times as an opening batter, as his downward slump continued during the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington. During the first Test, he was dismissed for 31 in 71 balls by Matt Henry and then later for a three-ball duck in the second inning by Kiwi skipper Tim Southee. This has added to Smith's lean run that started just during the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle.

1st Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra Holds Fort For New Zealand After Australia Make Early Inroads

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. Daryl Mitchell was on 12, with the pair having put on 52 in 20.3 overs together to give New Zealand a glimmer of hope in difficult batting conditions.

Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand

Australian spin veteran Nathan Lyon made a unique batting record during the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington, becoming the player with the most Test runs without scoring a single half-century. During the day two of the match, Lyon came out as a nightwatchman following the dismissals of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne and made 41 in 46 balls, with six fours. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 89. Now in 128 Tests and 162 innings, Lyon has made 1,501 runs at an average of 12.72. His best score is 47.

Australia Take Charge Of First Test After New Zealand Collapse

Australia seized control of the opening Test on Friday after a miserable day for hosts New Zealand left them 217 runs adrift in Wellington and with a mountain to climb to stay in the match. The visitors finished on 13-2 in their second innings with nightwatchman Nathan Lyon not out six and opener Usman Khawaja on five after Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne departed cheaply. Tim Southee bowled Smith with his third ball, then had the out-of-form Labuschagne caught behind by Tom Blundell.

Australia take charge in Wellington after Green's rearguard

Australia dismissed New Zealand for 179 to take control of the first test on Friday's second day after Cameron Green had scored a brilliant 174 not out in a defiant final-wicket partnership to drive the visitors to 383 all out.

Steve Smith Pushes For Rule Reform, Urges Intervention On Leg-Side Bouncers

Australian star batter Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket". The former Australia captain, who is playing the opening Test against New Zealand in Wellington, added a bowler should be allowed just one or two such deliveries, after which he should be warned or the delivery be called a wide.

Green rallies Australia with fighting ton in Wellington

All-rounder Cameron Green thwarted New Zealand with a sparkling, unbeaten century after the hosts' seamers threatened to dominate the opening day of the first test against Australia in Wellington on Thursday.

"And Then There Was 3....": Kane Williamson's Special Post Welcoming Baby Girl

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson and his wife have been blessed with a baby girl, announced the former Kiwi skipper on Tuesday. Williamson took to Instagram to share the news with everyone. "And then there was 3 Welcome to the world beautiful Girl. So grateful for your safe arrival and the exciting journey ahead," said the caption of Kane's post. Kane missed the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia this month as he was on a paternity leave. Australia won the series 3-0. However, he will be playing the Test series starting from February 29. The star batter last appeared in the Kiwis' two-Test series against South Africa earlier in February. Kiwis won the series 2-0 and Kane was the star, scoring 403 runs in four innings, including three centuries.

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Steve Smith: Is The 'Best Since Bradman' On Decline, A Look Into Numbers

1st Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra Holds Fort For New Zealand After Australia Make Early Inroads

Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand

Australia Take Charge Of First Test After New Zealand Collapse

Australia take charge in Wellington after Green's rearguard

Steve Smith Pushes For Rule Reform, Urges Intervention On Leg-Side Bouncers

Green rallies Australia with fighting ton in Wellington

"And Then There Was 3....": Kane Williamson's Special Post Welcoming Baby Girl