Smith reveals cheeky text to Uzzie that confirmed shock move; wild proposal to save Test cricket: Daily

Steve Smith has opened up on the cheeky text message he sent Usman Khawaja to break the news he’d join him at the top of the Australian…

‘The recharge he needs’: The numbers that prove Steve Smith’s promotion isn’t an experiment

Steve Smith, the Test opener. Usman Khawaja cautioned against it, as did former coach Justin Langer, while captain Pat Cummins confessed he preferred Smith at No. 4….

No dream farewell for Aaron Finch, but Renegades veteran wraps up Big Bash career with a win

He’s still got it. Shaun Marsh has steered the Renegades towards a six-wicket victory over the Stars in Saturday evening’s Melbourne derby at Marvel Stadium as Aaron…

‘I don’t like waiting to bat’: Smith keen to tackle new challenge head on — Test Daily

New Australian Test opener Steve Smith has expressed his excitement over moving up the order ahead of Wednesday’s first Test against the West Indies. Smith will replace…

‘Scared s**tless’: Sydney Smash choke job laid bare as Warner blows up over shock call

The Thunder imploded after the power play with David Warner’s lone hand not enough as the Sixers stormed to victory in the Sydney Smash thanks to a…

‘Makes complete sense’: Marcus Stoinis holding no grudges after ODI axing

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis believes his omission from Australia’s 13-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies “makes complete sense”, backing West Australian…

The ‘repulsive’ Smith sight and ‘risky’ Root snub Poms can’t seem to handle: UK View

Former England international Mark Butcher branded the decision to promote Steve Smith to the top of Australia’s batting order “risky business” as voices in the UK grappled…

‘Crapped itself’: Usman Khawaja’s peace bat breaks four balls into BBL game

Usman Khawaja made his point to the world with the dove of peace on his bat even if the blade only lasted four balls before a fracture…

Five burning questions ahead of the West Indies Test series

If the West Indies crumble against a full-strength Australian side, the narrative will inevitably shift to the future of Test cricket and the demise of a collection…

On Steve Smith Becoming Opener, Australia Great’s Audacious ‘Brian Lara’s 400’ Prediction

Michael Clarke backed star batter Steve Smith to open the innings in Test matches after the retirement of David Warner. Former Australian cricket team skipper Michael Clarke backed star…