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Steve Smith ready for 'belter' against old foes England

Captain Steve Smith is confident a second-string attack can deliver against England and get Australia off to a crucial flyer in the Champions Trophy.

AAP

Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After their poor series in India, England start the tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio

The Guardian - UK

5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy

Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s white-ball coach got off to an inauspicious start with T20 and ODI series defeats in India.

The Independent UK

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Steve Smith’s enduring brilliance gives England sinking feeling once again

The Australian’s invincibility cloak has a few holes in it these days but given his record against England runs in upcoming clashes seem inevitable

The Guardian - AU

Australia's Champions Trophy quest: Can they overcome key absences?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to commence in Pakistan and the UAE, starting February 19. This ninth edition of the tournament will feature eight of the best ODI teams, marking the first time the Champions Trophy is being played since 2017. The defending champions, Pakistan, will be…

The Times of India

Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits fate on action

Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann is set to soon learn if his action is deemed illegal, after being put through ICC biomechanical testing.

AAP

Champions Trophy 2025: Beleaguered Australia still strong contenders from Group B

NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side. Australia, who…

The Times of India

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'We're confident he will pass': Steve Smith expresses surprise as Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann's bowling action flagged

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass all tests on his bowling action, stating he was "surprised" when told the left-armer had been reported.

The Times of India

Castelli launches gravel team… but insists the riders won't race as one

It's not a team, nor is it a collective, it's a 'cabal'

Cycling News

'We've got plenty of options': Steve Smith optimistic about Australia's Champions Trophy prospects

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith remains confident about his team's prospects at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, despite a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith believes there are no issues with Matt Kuhnemann's action, expecting the Test spinner to be cleared by the ICC.

AAP

Champions Trophy 2025 All Team Squads: Full Players List and Updates

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, marking its return after an eight-year gap. The marquee tournament will feature the top eight men’s ODI teams competing for the prestigious title. The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from…

The Times of India

Steve Smith: Marnus still in mix for Champions Trophy

Acting captain Steve Smith has played down Marnus Labuschagne's absence from Australia's beaten one-day team in Sri Lanka ahead of the Champions Trophy.

AAP

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups

How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? All to know about the eight nations competing in the tournament.

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Charith Asalanka stars in Sri Lanka's 49-run win over Australia in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka staged a remarkable comeback to stun world champions Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo on Wednesday, powered by a brilliant century from captain Charith Asalanka.

AAP

Asalanka ton leads Sri Lanka to win over Australia

A bold hundred from captain Charith Asalanka and four wickets from Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka crush Australia in their first ODI.

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs: first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Charith Asalanka’s scored a marvellous 127 as Sri Lanka fought back impressively to beat Australia in Colombo

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Mitchell Starc out, Steve Smith to lead Australia

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc pulled out of this month's event in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates for personal reasons and Australia will attempt to win the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009 using a completely new pace bowling line-up.

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Starc out, Smith to skipper depleted Aussie ODI squad

Australia will be without all three of their frontline pacemen at the Champions Trophy, with selectors forced to call up multiple new faces in a new-look squad.

The Times of India

Australia seek winning rhythm in Sri Lanka ODIs ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Captain Steve Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is firmly on Australia's mind as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week in Colombo.

The Conversation

Is Steve Smith set to become the best? What data says about Test cricket’s elite 10,000+ run club

In the recent Border-Gavaskar series against India, Steve Smith agonisingly missed out reaching 10,000 Test runs in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short by just one run.

AAP

Australia fine for Smith to remain coy on Test future

Australian coach Andrew McDonald won't be pushing Steve Smith to make any firm decisions about his Test future after a blistering series in Sri Lanka.

Louder

“For some Journey fans, it’s their first time listening to prog rock. And they like it!” Ross Valory is pleasantly surprised at the success of his debut solo album

Bassist recalls the AOR giants’ progressive early years and explains why he thinks the genre is getting stronger all the time

AAP

Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call

Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming.

AAP

Quiet debut won't determine Connolly's Test future

Cooper Connolly was only a bit-player on Test debut against Sri Lanka but that hasn't discouraged Australia from considering him a top long-term prospect.

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