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"For First Time In My Career...": Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Post-Ashes Beer Controversy

The 2023 Ashes was undoubtedly one of themost exciting cricketing contests to have been held in recent times. After losing the first two Tests, England proudced a remarkable turnaround to win draw the series 2-2. But, what happened after the conclusion of the series left a bitter taste in the mouths of fans. England and Australian players were to have beers at the Oval but the plan had to be postponed as the host players didn't come out of their dressing room hours.

Steve Smith To Open For Australia Against South Africa In T20 Career First

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meet South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year's World Cup. It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia's starting XI at last year's failed T20 World Cup campaign. Smith, who usually bats at three or four, relaunched himself as an opener for the Sydney Sixers in a short Big Bash League cameo at the end of last season, smacking two sizzling centuries.

Steve Smith to open the batting for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meet South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year's World Cup.

Mitchell Marsh Named Australia's New T20 Captain

All-rounder Mitch Marsh will get the first chance of becoming Aaron Finch's successor as Australia's T20 captain after he was announced as skipper for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Finch retired from T20I cricket earlier this year after a successful 76-match stint as captain that was highlighted by guiding Australia to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Dubai in 2021 and selectors have taken their time on settling on his replacement. Marsh will be given first crack on winning the top job, with the talented all-rounder named captain for the T20 component of Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa that commences later this month.

Big Blow For Australia, Star Pacer May Miss ODIs vs India Ahead Of World Cup Due With Broken Wrist: Report

Australia skipper Pat Cummins could miss the three-match ODI series against India next month having played the fifth Ashes Test with a suspected broken wrist. Cricket Australia is yet to reveal the details of Cummins' injured left wrist. The men from Down Under will fly to India for the ODI series, which is slated to begin on September 22 in Mohali. However, "two sources with knowledge of the matter but not authorised to speak publicly say medical staff have not ruled out a possible fracture," according to the 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

James Anderson "More Firm" To Continue Playing For England After Stuart Broad's Retirement

English pacer Stuart Broad's retirement announcement has furthermore firmed the decision of James Anderson to continue his international career with the England team. Broad and Anderson are the top two pacers for the England team in the Test matches. Anderson has taken 690 wickets with an average of 26.42 in 183 Test matches. Following his mate, Broad has bagged 604 scalps in 167 Tests with an average of 27.68. Stuart Broad scripted a fairytale finish to his career by taking the final two wickets, defeating the visitors by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday.

Watch: Steve Smith's Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour

The ongoing Ashes 5th Test at the Oval is the final time the pairing of James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be bowling in tandems for the England team. Broad, who announced his decision to retire on Day 3 of the Test, will be wearing the England jersey for the final time on the 5th day of the match. On Day 4, Broad also received a Guard of Honour from the Australian team as he walked out to bat alongside Anderson. However, Australia batter Steve Smith also poked fun at Anderson as the tourists gave Broad the Guard of Honour.

Stuart Broad's Momentous 'Last Ball' Sees England Win Fifth Test Against Australia, Draw Ashes 2-2

England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2. Australia, chasing 384 to win, collapsed from 264-3 to 334 all out, with England's retiring paceman Stuart Broad taking the final wicket. England did the bulk of the damage when, after a rain break of more than two hours, they took four Australia wickets for 11 runs in 19 balls. Off-spinner Moeen Ali took three wickets on his way to innings figures of 3-76 and all-rounder Chris Woakes ended with 4-50.

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"For First Time In My Career...": Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Post-Ashes Beer Controversy

Steve Smith To Open For Australia Against South Africa In T20 Career First

Steve Smith to open the batting for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first

Mitchell Marsh Named Australia's New T20 Captain

Big Blow For Australia, Star Pacer May Miss ODIs vs India Ahead Of World Cup Due With Broken Wrist: Report

James Anderson "More Firm" To Continue Playing For England After Stuart Broad's Retirement

Watch: Steve Smith's Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour

Stuart Broad's Momentous 'Last Ball' Sees England Win Fifth Test Against Australia, Draw Ashes 2-2