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Steve Smith and David Warner are handling the boo-boys - Adam Zampa
Warner made 89 in Australia's opening World Cup game.Jun 1, 21:32
Warner stars as Australia see off Afghanistan
Opener made an unbeaten 89 as Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a seven-wicket win.Jun 1, 18:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F21%2Fsteve-smith.jpg "Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019")
World Cup focus turns to Smith and Warner as Australia face Afghanistan
New Zealand and Sri Lanka also meet at Sophia Gardens.Jun 1, 03:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fsteve-smith.jpg "Former Australia captain Steve Smith in action during his side's Test match with South Africa on March 25, 2018")
Australia coach Langer calls on fans not to boo Smith and Warner
The five-time winners open their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Bristol on Saturday.May 31, 07:47
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Nathan Lyon unsurprised by "ruthless" England welcome
Australia spinner Lyon knew what to expect from the crowd on SaturdayMay 26, 15:45
Steve Smith: 'England taunts were water off a duck's back'
Smith and David Warner were facing their fiercest rivals for the first time since returning from year-long ball-tampering bans.May 25, 19:41
Returning Steve Smith stars as Australia beat England in World Cup warm-up
None of England's batsmen were able to match his class as they were dismissed for 285.May 25, 18:02
Steve Smith marks Australia comeback with century amid jeers
Smith and team-mate David Warner were facing England for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal.May 25, 14:15
Steve Smith marks Australia return with half-century
Khawaja was struck on the jaw by a steepling delivery in a World Cup warm-up match against the West Indies.May 22, 17:35
Steve Smith, David Warner return to Australia duty in World Cup warm-up match
The pair were each banned for 12 months for their part in the ball-tampering scandal.May 22, 14:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F20%2Fjoe-root.jpg "England's Joe Root celebrates a half century on May 19, 2019")
Joe Root: 'England deserve status as World Cup favourites'
Root believes England have unprecedented strength in depth heading into the tournament.May 22, 11:21
Steve Smith, David Warner back in Australia squad
The pair have impressed in the Indian Premier League this season.Apr 15, 11:19
Smith could be doubt for Ashes because of elbow surgery
The former Australia captain's 12-month ban is set to end on March 28.Jan 12, 10:43
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Bancroft named in Perth Scorchers BBL squad after ball-tampering ban expires
The 26-year-old was banned for nine months.Dec 29, 05:23
Cameron Bancroft: David Warner suggested ball-tampering plan – but I'm no victim
The 26-year-old received a nine-month ban for his part in the scandal.Dec 26, 03:55
Cameron Bancroft set for return to professional cricket
The 26-year-old was banned for his role in Australia's ball-tampering scandal.Dec 5, 06:34
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Eoin Morgan leads England to messy victory over Australia in first ODI
England record a three-wicket victory over Australia at The Oval in the opening ODI of their five-match series.Jun 14, 07:25
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Darren Lehmann to step down as Australia coach
Darren Lehmann will step down as coach of Australia after the fourth Test with South Africa.Mar 29, 12:09
Australia head coach Darren Lehmann wants banned trio to get "second chance"
Australia head coach Darren Lehmann hopes that Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are given 'second chances' following the ball-tampering scandal.Mar 28, 15:00
Michael Vaughan: 'Twelve-month ban for Australia's Steve Smith is too harsh'
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan claims that the 12-month ban issued to Australia's Steve Smith over ball-tampering is "too harsh".Mar 28, 12:23
Australia's David Warner masterminded ball-tampering plan
An investigation reveals that David Warner was the mastermind behind Australia's ball-tampering plan.Mar 28, 11:42
Steve Smith, David Warner banned for 12 months by Cricket Australia
Steve Smith and David Warner are given 12-month bans for their part in the ball-tampering incident against South Africa, while Cameron Bancroft is also punished.Mar 28, 09:24
Darren Lehmann to continue as Australia coach
Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says that Darren Lehmann will remain as Australia coach under his current contract.Mar 27, 17:22
Steve Smith steps down as IPL captain
Australia captain Steve Smith says that he has stepped down as skipper of IPL side Rajasthan Royals after the ball-tampering controversy with the Baggy Greens.Mar 26, 11:57
Stuart Broad bemused by Australia ball-tampering
England bowler Stuart Broad is baffled by Australia's decision to commit premeditated ball-tampering in the second Test against South Africa.Mar 25, 21:16
Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft sanctioned by ICC for role in ball tampering scandal
Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft are sanctioned by the ICC following their part in a ball-tampering incident in the third Test against South Africa.Mar 25, 16:23
Steve Smith, David Warner step down over Australia ball tampering incident
Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner step down from their roles for the rest of the third Test against South Africa following a ball tampering incident.Mar 25, 11:23
Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft admit deliberate ball tampering
Australia's Steve Smith says that he is "embarrassed" by the actions of his side after admitting to tampering with the ball in the second Test against South Africa.Mar 24, 19:40
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Ben Stokes bought for £1.4m by Rajasthan Royals in IPL auction
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is bought for £1.4m in the first round of bidding ahead of this year's Indian Premier League season.Jan 27, 09:14
Usman Khawaja hits unbeaten 91 as Australia trail by 153 runs
England reach 346 all out before being made to toil by Australia, who closed day two of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney on 193-2.Jan 5, 09:23
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Alastair Cook leads England's Ashes fightback
Alastair Cook reaches a century to put England in control of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.Dec 27, 08:26
David Warner hits century on opening day of fourth Ashes Test
David Warner enjoys a reprieve on 99 and completes a hundred next ball as Australia dominate England on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne.Dec 26, 14:43
England on verge of Ashes defeat in Perth
England's fading hopes of saving The Ashes will go into the final day of the third Test after rain brought an early end to day four with Australia in complete control.Dec 17, 10:09
Steve Smith hits out at "biggest sledger" James Anderson
Steve Smith hits back at James Anderson by accusing the England paceman of making ironic comments regarding the act of sledging.Dec 1, 18:24
England face Ashes battle after Steve Smith century gives Australia control
Australia take control of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's century and two late England wickets on day three at The Gabba in Brisbane.Nov 25, 10:11
Steve Smith inspires Australia fightback
Australia skipper Steve Smith helps steady the ship after the hosts lose their first four wickets for just 76 runs on the second day of The Ashes.Nov 24, 08:52
Australia hand surprise recall to Tim Paine for first Ashes Test
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine is handed a surprise recall to the Australia squad for their opening Ashes Test against England following a seven-year absence.Nov 16, 22:29
Australia denied victory over Bangladesh by washout at The Oval
Australia reach 83-1 to close to within 100 runs of a comfortable victory over Bangladesh, only for bad weather to abandon play and force them to settle for a point.Jun 5, 20:52
Australia in charge against India as Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell impress
Glenn Maxwell claims his maiden century and Steve Smith strikes an unbeaten 178 to help Australia post a series-high 451 on day two of the third Test against India.Mar 17, 13:13
Steve Smith hits unbeaten century for Australia against India
Steve Smith's 19th Test century and Glenn Maxwell's breakthrough batting performance push Australia to 299-4 at stumps on day one of the third Test against India. Mar 16, 12:55
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