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A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

The cricketing world will light up once again from June 16 onwards when the sports' biggest rivals, England and Australia lock horns with each other for the prestigious Ashes urn that has a history dating back to the 1880s. The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years. The hosts are also charged up by the 'Bazball' revolution brought by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, which has seen England win 11 of their last 13 Tests and dominate their opponents with an attacking, aggressive and positive cricket that aims for victory.

"Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series...": Ex-Australia Head Coach's Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation

Ajinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate within the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominant Australian side.

WTC Final: "India Have Picked Wrong Side" - Australia Great Cuts No Slack In Blasting Rohit Sharma And Co

The great Steve Waugh has become the latest former cricketer to question India's team selection for the World Test Championship final against Australia, saying they have "picked the wrong side" by not including Ravichandran Ashwin on a tricky pitch. World Cup-winning Australian captain Waugh's assessment comes after the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting and Sanjay Manjrekar expressed their surprise at the Indian team management's decision to take to the field at The Oval without senior off-spinner Ashwin, currently the world's number one bowler in Tests.

WTC Final: Steve Smith Surpasses Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Garfield Sobers For Massive Feat Against India

Steve Smith needed just two balls on the second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval against India to score his 31st ton. Smith's ton placed him third among Australians with most Test centuries, behind Ricky Ponting (41) and Steve Waugh (32). Smith now has nine Test centuries against India. It is the joint-most by any batter along side England's Joe Root. Smith has now surpassed Ricky Ponting, Viv Richards and Garfield Sobers - all of whom have eight tons each against India.

"Was A Bigger Rival When...": Ricky Ponting's Frank Reply On His Equation With Delhi Capitals Colleague Sourav Ganguly

Australia dominated world cricket for more than a decade. During the same period, the team won three back-to-back ODI World Cup titles. In 1999, Steve Waugh led Australia to their second World Cup title, before passing the baton to Ricky Ponting, who outshined him with back-to-back World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007. During Australia's period of dominance, only Sourav Ganguly's India came closest to possessing a threat to them. Both Ponting and Ganguly had plenty of face offs, including the one during the Sydney Test in 2008, when the former claimed a controversial catch.

"It's Not A Personal Attack": Jos Buttler On Commentators' Criticism Of Players

Rajasthan Royals and England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler says if a commentator criticises a player, he is only doing his job, and that acceptance should be an integral part of any cricketer's career. "Acceptance is a big part of the job. Accepting that broadcaster pays someone to give their opinion; they are just doing their job. It is not a personal attack on me when they criticise me," Buttler told Humans of Bombay in an interview.

Antony might have had his breakthrough moment at Manchester United

When Herschelle Gibbs dropped Steve Waugh at Headingley in 1999, Waugh ostensibly quipped, "You've just dropped the World Cup."

Australia's Head relishing recall after being dropped for first test

BENGALURU : Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening test in India came as a surprise after "robust" conversations with the selectors, and he was ready to play anywhere in the line-up after being recalled.

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A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

"Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series...": Ex-Australia Head Coach's Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation

WTC Final: "India Have Picked Wrong Side" - Australia Great Cuts No Slack In Blasting Rohit Sharma And Co

WTC Final: Steve Smith Surpasses Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Garfield Sobers For Massive Feat Against India

"Was A Bigger Rival When...": Ricky Ponting's Frank Reply On His Equation With Delhi Capitals Colleague Sourav Ganguly

"It's Not A Personal Attack": Jos Buttler On Commentators' Criticism Of Players

Antony might have had his breakthrough moment at Manchester United

Australia's Head relishing recall after being dropped for first test