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‘He’s ready to go’: Ricky Ponting drops major hint on Steve Smith’s T20 World Cup participation | Cricket News

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed Glenn Maxwell to rediscover his spark at the upcoming T20 World Cup, insisting that a difficult Big Bash League season should not define what the all-rounder can deliver on the biggest stage. Maxwell endured a tough BBL campaign with Melbourne Stars, scoring just 76 runs at an average…

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Babar Azam flops again as BBL nightmare deepens, proving Steve Smith’s call spot on | Cricket News

Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled…

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Steve Smith’s Dean Jones moment: Batter asks Brydon Carse to ‘turn’ his sunglasses around – Watch | Cricket News

Brydon Carse (left), and Steve Smith Batters often raise concerns if there is movement or a distraction near the sight screen, as it affects their focus. There have also been occasions when batters have asked bowlers to remove wristbands or hairbands if their colour matches the ball.One well-known incident took place during the World Series…

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‘Not playing to survive’: Joe Root defends Smith’s approach after poor dismissal in fifth Ashes Test | Cricket News

Joe Root of England walks off after he was dismissed by Michael Neser of Australia during day two of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England batter Joe Root defended teammate Jamie Smith after his dismissal in the first innings…

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Steve Smith’s brutal takedown of Monty Panesar’s sandpaper remark: ‘Anyone who thinks…’ | Cricket News

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in Test captain Steve Smith delivered a scathing and unexpected response to Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged Ben Stokes and the English media to target him over the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the upcoming Ashes series. Smith, who confirmed Australia’s XI for…

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