Tag: Steve Smith
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Ashes: Why Australia Haven’t Named Their Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Why Australia is Holding Off on XI Selection Australia’s on-field leadership and selection team have chosen not to rush the Boxing Day Test XI. As stand-in captain Steve Smith noted after the pre-Christmas build-up, selectors want to take one more close look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface, described as a “quite furry” track that…
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Ashes Update: Why Australia Won’t Name a Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Introduction: Reading the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface ahead of Boxing Day The build-up to Australia’s Boxing Day Test often carries as much drama as the on-field action. This year, the focus is not just on form and selection, but on a deliberate, patient approach to naming the XI. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has indicated that…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon out as Smith Leads Australia for Boxing Day Test
Australia names a reshuffled Boxing Day squad as Smith takes command In a surprising turn ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Australia announced a refreshed leadership and selection plan. Captain Pat Cummins has been rested, and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is sidelined after announcing a torn right hamstring that will require surgery. With…
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Ashes 2024-25: Cummins out, Lyon injured; Smith captains Australia
Ashes shake-up: Smith takes the reins as Cummins rests The Ashes series continues to throw up surprises as Australia announces a refreshed lineup for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With captain Pat Cummins rested and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon facing surgery for a torn right hamstring, selectors have named Steve Smith to lead the…
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The Ashes Shock: Cummins and Lyon Ousted as Smith Leads Australia on Boxing Day
The Ashes Shake-Up: Cummins and Lyon Withdrawn, Smith Takes the Helm The Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will start with a notable leadership shift and a reshuffled Australian attack. Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, has been rested ahead of a demanding summer, while spin ace Nathan Lyon is facing a critical…
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Ashes Shock: Isa Guha on Steve Smith’s Post and the Lyon-Opening Dilemma
What Steve Smith’s post hinted at for the Ashes series The Ashes tour has delivered its usual mixture of drama, tactical debates, and high-stakes decision making. In the latest twist, stand-in captain Steve Smith posted something that sparked a wave of speculation among fans and pundits about leadership decisions and selection gambles. While the post…
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Ashes Shock Considerations: Isa Guha on Smith’s Leadership Dilemma and Lyon as Opener
Ashes 2025: Smith’s leadership dilemma and the Lyon opener debate The Ashes series rarely stays predictable, and this season’s narrative gained extra intrigue when stand-in captain Steve Smith revealed the leadership group had been weighing a bold reshuffle: open with spin, not pace. The possibility of Nathan Lyon taking the top order role, instead of…
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Ashes Shock Post: Isa Guha Reacts as Steve Smith Hints at Bold Opening Change
Ashes Controversy Sparks After Steve Smith’s Post The Ashes series has never shied away from dramatic twists, and a late-night post by Steve Smith has reignited debate among fans and pundits alike. The stand-in captain suggested that the leadership group was weighing a radical idea: replacing Travis Head at the top of the order with…
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Travis Head’s Selfless Act in the Dressing Room: A Turning Point for Australia’s Ashes Story and Khawaja’s Future
Introduction: A moment that defined an Australian dressing room The first Ashes Test often sets the tone for a series, but this edition in particular will be remembered for a display of team-first thinking that transcended personal glory. Steve Smith revealed that Travis Head volunteered to open the innings when the team’s plans were in…
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Travis Head’s Selfless Move Before Ashes Century Sparks Usman Khawaja Debate
Introduction: A Selfless Gesture in a Historic Ashes Test In a test defined by moments of brilliance and tactical decisions, Travis Head’s decision to put his hand up to open the innings revealed a selfless mindset that has become a talking point off the field. Steve Smith later hailed Head’s sacrifice as a pivotal catalyst…