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Australia coach Andrew McDonald is confident in Steve Smith's ability to succeed in the openers' slot while he highlighted that adjusting to a new role takes time even for the best of cricketers.

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald announces who will open the batting in Tests against Team India 8 months before the series

Australia tour of New Zealand 2024

Steve Smith has urged for an immediate review of the rules regarding fast bowlers' bouncers. He feels these rules hinder a batter's ability to hit the ball in front of the wicket.

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NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

West Indies tour of Australia 2024

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who had been in exceptional form with 19 wickets in the recent series against Pakistan, continued his impressive run

West Indies Shamar Joseph (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Australian Steve Smith (R).

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AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

David Warner highlighted Steve Smith's adaptability to various conditions and challenges, underscoring his capability to effectively handle the responsibilities of an opener.

(L-R) Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner and Usman Khawaja of Australia.

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'He is the best Test batsman in the world': David Warner snubs Virat Kohli and Joe Root in candid revelation

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Australia's journey to the World Cup final saw them recover from an initial setback against India, showcasing resilience with a streak of eight wins.

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'I think that our mantra going to the World Cup final is...': Big-match star Steve Smith fires huge warning to India

The ODI World Cup match between Australia and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on November 7 (Tuesday) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Steve Smith acknowledges battle with vertigo ahead of Afghanistan match, says 'it's not a nice place to be'

With 26 World Cup matches under his belt, stylish Indian batter Virat Kohli has accumulated a commendable 1030 runs, boasting a high score of 107.&nbsp;

Steve Smith of Australia and Virat Kohli of India fist pump following Australia's win during game two of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 29, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.

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IND vs AUS: Will this be the final World Cup for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith? Former India cricketer weighs in

Travis Head had to step aside because of a hand injury he suffered during the South Africa series. Yet, he's still included in the World Cup squad. Read on to hear what Steve Smith said about him.

Australian batters (from L-R) Travis Head, Alex Carey and Steve Smith.

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ODI World Cup: Steve Smith shares worrying update on Travis Head's injury ahead of India vs Australia clash

Australia tour of India September 2023

Key pacer Mitchell Starc ruled out of 1st ODI against India. Cummins returns after 10-month hiatus. World Cup squad decisions loom. Read on to know more!

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Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell to miss 1st ODI against India, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith fit for Mohali match

Steve Smith has been Australia's third-highest run-scorer in ODIs since World Cup 2019. Smith's return will provide stability to the middle order.

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Steve Smith uses injection to recover in time for India series, ready to take another if wrist pain persists

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Ashton Agar was tested by short balls after negotiating with off-spinner by defending with one hand as he braved injury to walk out to bat.

Ashton Agar shared a 15-run partnership with Joel Curtis.

Agar faced five deliveries but did not score one run. 

Ashton Agar batting with one hand for Western Australia against Victoria

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Watch: Australia all-rounder takes body blows like Pujara, bats with one hand like Graeme Smith despite injury in domestic cricket

India tour of Australia 2024-25

Australia captain Pat Cummins had to duck as Marnus Labuschagne bowled a well-directed bouncer to him in the nets ahead of Perth Test.

Marnus Labuschagne has been bowling medium pace in domestic cricket.

Labuschagne wants to touch the 135kmph mark. 

Marnus Labuschagne bowls a bouncer to captain Pat Cummins (Screengrab: Bharat Sundaresan)

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After announcing that he will bowl a bouncer to Virat Kohli, Marnus Labuschagne makes captain Pat Cummins duck in Perth; watch video

Former England captain Michael Vaughan reckons India would have benefitted from a practice match at the WACA Stadium to adapt to the pace and bounce for first Test.

Team India opted for two-day match simulation instead of practice game.

Team India had the match simulation at the WACA Stadium. 

Former England captain Michael Vaughan; Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in dressing room at WACA Stadium, Perth. 

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'They think they get enough cricket... and they can react and just adapt': Michael Vaughan slams Team India for skipping practice game ahead of Perth Test

Pakistan tour of Australia 2024

Pakistan team management made two changes to the playing XI for the third and final T20I of the series against Australia.

In Mohammad Rizwan's absence, Agha Salman will lead the side.

Jahandad Khan has been handed his T20I debut cap. 

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan looks on during first T20I against Australia at The Gabba on November 14, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. 

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No Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan announce playing XI hours before last T20I against Australia; new captain named

Maheesh Theekshana bagged three wickets and then contributed with an unbeaten 27-run knock in Sri Lanka's three-wicket win over New Zealand.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in an ODI series after 12 years.

Maheesh Theekshana recalled Sri Lanka's poor run in ODI World Cup 2023.

Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana celebrates his team's victory by 3 wickets at in second ODI against New Zealand at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on November 17, 2024. 

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald announces who will open the batting in Tests against Team India 8 months before the series

NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'He is the best Test batsman in the world': David Warner snubs Virat Kohli and Joe Root in candid revelation

'I think that our mantra going to the World Cup final is...': Big-match star Steve Smith fires huge warning to India

Steve Smith acknowledges battle with vertigo ahead of Afghanistan match, says 'it's not a nice place to be'

IND vs AUS: Will this be the final World Cup for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith? Former India cricketer weighs in

ODI World Cup: Steve Smith shares worrying update on Travis Head's injury ahead of India vs Australia clash

Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell to miss 1st ODI against India, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith fit for Mohali match

Steve Smith uses injection to recover in time for India series, ready to take another if wrist pain persists

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald announces who will open the batting in Tests against Team India 8 months before the series

NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'He is the best Test batsman in the world': David Warner snubs Virat Kohli and Joe Root in candid revelation

'I think that our mantra going to the World Cup final is...': Big-match star Steve Smith fires huge warning to India

Steve Smith acknowledges battle with vertigo ahead of Afghanistan match, says 'it's not a nice place to be'

IND vs AUS: Will this be the final World Cup for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith? Former India cricketer weighs in

ODI World Cup: Steve Smith shares worrying update on Travis Head's injury ahead of India vs Australia clash

Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell to miss 1st ODI against India, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith fit for Mohali match

Steve Smith uses injection to recover in time for India series, ready to take another if wrist pain persists

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