Page 12 - Steve Smith

Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test after concussion

Smith was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's

MCC removes Lord's member for sledging Steve Smith during 2nd Ashes Test

The incident occurred on Saturday when Smith was walking from the field after he got out scoring 92 in the first innings

Compulsory neck guards on helmet 'not far away' after Archer hit Smith

Australia have been at the forefront of pressing for better safety measures after the death of Phillip Hughes, who was hit on the base of the skull by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield game in 2014

Australia PM condemns crowd for booing Smith during 2nd Ashes Test

Smith had to deal with two blows on day four of the second Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground

Mark Waugh, Warne baffled by Carey's omission from Australia's Ashes squad

Australia named a 17-man squad for the five-Test series against England on Friday, with opener Cameron Bancroft recalled alongside Steve Smith and David Warner

Smith, Warner will be under no extra pressure against Proteas: Langer

Then-captain Smith and Warner, his deputy, were hit with year-long bans by Cricket Australia for their roles in an extraordinary incident during a Test in Cape Town

ICC CWC 2019: Self introspection and social work helped me grow, says Smith

The 29-year-old Smith and David Warner returned to national duty earlier this month after they were banned for a year for their role in the ball-tampering scandal, which shook cricket world.

ICC CWC 2019 warm-up match: Oz beat England as Smith braves boos, hits ton

Smith along with Warner, returned from a year long ban for their involvement in ball tampering scandal last year.

Good to end home season on winning note: Steve Smith after Rajashthan win

Chasing 161, Royals rode on some brilliant contribution from their top order as they crossed the line with five balls to spare

Ball-tampering row: Chief plotter, Aussie skipper Smith fights to save job

Smith admitted be being the chief plotter after teammate Cameron Bancroft was caught using a yellow object to tamper the condition of the ball on Saturday but insisted he would not quit

Ball tampering: Smith suspended for one Test, 3 demerit points for Bancroft

Smith, who has established himself as the world's premier Test batsman, has also often attracted attention for occasional serious lapses of judgement

Step back and give them space: Tendulkar on disgraced Australian trio

Smith fought back tears as he claimed full responsibility for the conspiracy that destroyed his reputation

Did Smith, Warner pay for revolt on pay hike against CA: Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir today termed sanctions imposed on Steve Smith and David Warner "harsh" and raised questions whether the errant duo paid the price for revolting against Cricket Australia on pay hike issue. Smith and Warner have been handed one year ban by Cricket Australia with rookie Cameron Bancroft getting a nine-month suspension for their involvement in ball tampering against South Africa in Cape Town. However, Delhi Daredevils captain Gambhir felt that Smith and Warner being the primary voices during the senior team's pay hike dispute with the establishment might have played a role in their ouster. "While cricket needs to be corruption-free but feel sanctions on Aussies bit harsh. Are @stevesmith49 & @davidwarner31 paying for revolt for pay hike? History has it administrators deride those who standup for players' cause. Classic case: Ian Chappell," Gambhir wrote on his official twitter page. Gambhir urged the Australian media and the general public to spare .

Only BCCI can answer why I didn't play IPL 2018, says Steve Smith

Smith, whose one-year ban ends on March 29 will be available for Rajasthan Royals' first game on March 25 but it will depend on the condition of his elbow

Ball tampering: Referee flagged up, du Plessis suspected foul play; updates

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd cancelled naming rights worth $24 million sponsorship deal with Cricket Australia

Even Sachin was accused of ball tampering: Shane Warne backs Smith; updates

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have the right to challenge their verdicts and also the duration of their penalties via a CA code of behaviour hearing with an independent commissioner

Ball tampering row: Steve Smith & company deserve punishment, not vengeance

ICC has handed out punishment as provided by the rules, Cricket Australia may punish them severly but calls for a life ban are beyond the pale

It will be sad if Steve Smith and David Warner don't play IPL: Ashish Nehra

Since Smith spoke about the leadership group's role in the controversy, David Warner too could also face possible sanctions from Cricket Australia

'Brain fade' Steve Smith: Prolific but flawed Aussie cricket captain

Smith has a history of on-field flare-ups, including a fine for dissent in the 2016 Christchurch Test and hostile exchanges with bowlers James Anderson and Kagiso Rabada

Steve Smith picks Sachin, Harbhajan ahead of Kohli in his dream team

Smith and Kohli are billed as world's best two batsmen at present