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"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Australia batter Steve Smith on Tuesday said that the players "feel safe" in Pakistan despite his teammate Ashton Agar receiving an online threat after landing in the sub-continent nation. The death threat, sent to the Agar's partner on social media, was immediately reported to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The officials, however, dismissed the threat as it was generated from an unverified source. "There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk," CA had said in an official statement.

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was "feeling good" after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia's tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month, ruling him out of the rest of that series. Smith, who is expected to be a batting mainstay for the tourists in the three-match Test series starting in Rawalpindi Friday, said he is looking forward to some big scores.

Australia Arrive For First Pakistan Tour In 24 years With Security Tight

Australia flew into Pakistan Sunday for their first cricket tour in nearly a quarter of a century -- and into a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. Senior batsman Steve Smith posted a picture on Twitter of the 35-strong Australia tour party inside their charter flight's cabin after it touched down in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad. Local officials confirmed their arrival. Pakistan have struggled to attract visiting sides since a fatal terror attack on the visiting Sri Lanka team's bus in 2009. Australia pulled out of a tour five years earlier after a suicide blast at a Lahore church.

IPL Auction 2022: 10 Big Names That Went Unsold

IPL auction 2022 witnessed some intense bidding as teams assembled their respective squads the best they could. Some of the biggest names went under the hammer, with a fair few surprises seen. Ishan Kishan was the most expensive buy of IPL auction 2022 with Mumbai Indians shelling out a whopping Rs 15.25 crore for the wicketkeeper-batter. A total of 204 players were sold and Rs 551.70 crore was spent by the 10 franchises. However, there were some big names that found no takers in the IPL auction.

Watch: Steve Smith's Incredible Acrobatic Attempt At Preventing 6 During Australia's Win Over Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I

Australia's Steve Smith made an incredible acrobatic attempt at preventing a six against Sri Lanka during the 2nd T20I between the two sides in Sydney on Sunday. Australia went on to clinch victory via super over in a dramatic encounter. Smith could manage just 14 runs during Australia's innings but caught the attention of fans after putting his body on the line in his attempt to save the six. Smith's attempt, however, was unsuccessful as replays showed his foot touching the rope before he caught the ball and sent it back to the field.

Steve Smith suffers concussion, ruled out of remainder of T20I series against Sri Lanka

Australia batter Steven Smith was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Sri Lanka after suffering a concussion while fielding during his side's win in Super Over in the second match at the SCG here. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed after the match that Smith had suffered a concussion after landing on his head following a spectacular diving attempt to save a six in the final over of the second innings, according to 'ESPNcricino'. He will be subject to low-level concussion protocols over the next few days.

Australia vs Sri Lanka: Steve Smith To Miss Remaining T20Is Due To Concussion

Australia batter Steve Smith will miss the remaining three T20Is against Sri Lanka due to concussion, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Sunday. Smith made an athletic leap to save a six in the final over of the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday and it saw the Australia batter put his body on the line, with his head crashing into the turf on landing. "Steve Smith has a concussion and will be subject to low-level protocols for the next few days and full recovery in 6-7 days. He will miss the remainder of the T20 International Series against Sri Lanka," the official handle of Cricket Australia tweeted.

IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals acquire Devdutt Padikkal for Rs 7.75 crore

Devdutt Padikkal was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.75 crore in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2022 Mega Auction here in Bengaluru on Saturday. IPL 2022 AUCTION LIVEA bidding war took place for the batter between Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians. Steven Smith and Suresh Raina were not sold in the second round.

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"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Australia Arrive For First Pakistan Tour In 24 years With Security Tight

IPL Auction 2022: 10 Big Names That Went Unsold

Watch: Steve Smith's Incredible Acrobatic Attempt At Preventing 6 During Australia's Win Over Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I

Steve Smith suffers concussion, ruled out of remainder of T20I series against Sri Lanka

Australia vs Sri Lanka: Steve Smith To Miss Remaining T20Is Due To Concussion

IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals acquire Devdutt Padikkal for Rs 7.75 crore