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ICC Player of the Month nominees announced: Shubman Gill, Glenn Phillips, Steve Smith shortlisted for Feb 2025 award
New Delhi, March 7: Australian batting icon Steve Smith, Indian opener Shubman Gill and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips were shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2025 by ICC on Friday.
Gill, Smith, Sutherland among nominees for ICC Player of the Month awards for February
Dubai, March 7: Shubman Gill, Steve Smith and Annabel Sutherland are among the nominees for the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for February.
His captaincy in this tournament was great, Nasser Hussain praises Steve Smith
New Delhi, March 6: Former England captain Nasser Hussain expressed his views on Steve Smith's retirement from ODIs and performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, saying that his "skills are not waning" and he did a fine job as a batter and captain during the tournament, which saw Aussies crash out in semifinals after loss to India.
You've been a fierce competitor & incredible leader: Dhawan on Smith's ODI retirement
New Delhi, March 6: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan congratulated Steve Smith for his illustrious ODI career following his retirement from the format and called him a fierce competitor and an incredible leader.
Still remember the young lad who...: Yuvraj, Australian cricket stars hail Smith following ODI retirement
New Delhi, March 5: Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career in 50-over cricket.
Steve Smith announces ODI retirement after 170 matches
Melbourne, March 5: Aussie star batsmen Steve Smith has officially bid farewell to One-Day International (ODI) cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished 50-over career following Australia's four-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Champions Trophy semifinal exit
Dubai, March 5: Australia's star batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the 50-over format. He will continue to be available for Test and T20I selection.
Champions Trophy: If we got 280 plus, things would have been different, says Smith after losing semi-final
Dubai, March 4: After suffering a four-wicket loss against India in the Champions Trophy semi-final, Australia captain Steve Smith feels that if they had scored a target of more than 280 then the outcome would have been different.
Not buying into it: Australia captain Smith dismisses notion of India taking 'advantage' of playing at single venue
Dubai, March 5: Australia captain Steve Smith played down venue advantage to India after being comprehensively beaten by four wickets in the semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai.
The best chaser the game has ever seen: Smith hails Virat following loss to India in CT semis
Dubai, March 5: Following his team's loss in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australian skipper Steve Smith hailed Virat Kohli as the "best chaser the game has ever seen".
We probably could have...: Australia captain Smith believes this could have prevented semi-final heartbreak
Dubai, March 4: Australia captain Steve Smith felt a couple more runs on the board could have changed the complexion of the entire semi-final following their Champions Trophy campaign-ending defeat against India on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Gambhir's animated celebration after Smith's dismissal goes viral
New Delhi, March 4: India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen pumped up following Australia skipper Steve Smith's dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
CT 2025: Smith, Carey fifties push Australia to 264 against India in semi-final
Dubai, March 4: Fine half-centuries from skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey helped Australia post a competitive score of 264 against India in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
CT 2025: Steve Smith continues fine run in ICC ODI knockouts, scores fine half-century against India
Dubai, March 4: Australia's premier batter Steve Smith impressed in yet another knockout match, scoring a fine half-century against India during the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy 2025: Australia win toss; opt to bat first against India in semi-final
Dubai, March 4: Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against India on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy 2025: India and Australia arrive at Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of semi-final clash
Dubai, March 4: The Indian and Australian Cricket Teams arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday for their semi-final clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla confident of India's win over Australia in semi-final
New Delhi, March 4: Ahead of the semi-final clash between India and Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said that he is "very confident" that Men in Blue will go on to win the match against Steve Smith-led side at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Australia opt to bat first against unchanged India in first semi-final
Dubai, March 4: Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Dangerous Indian batters have the ability to shift gears: Steve Smith
Dubai, March 3: With the Indian top order of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer firing on all cylinders heading into their semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday, Aussie skipper Steve Smith hailed his opponent batters' ability to change gears.
Don't really have a message...: Steve Smith on 'silencing' Indian crowd against India in CT semi-final
Dubai, March 3: Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead.
CT 2025: Smith hopes to avoid bearing spin bowling responsibility; reveals Australia's mantra for success against India
Dubai, March 3: Australia captain Steve Smith hopes to avoid bearing the responsibility of rolling his arm as a spinner, considering the turning nature of Dubai's strip ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
CT 2025: Australia name Cooper Connolly as 'injured' Matthew Short's replacement ahead of semi-final against India
Dubai, March 3: Australia have announced young all-rounder Cooper Connolly as the replacement of injured Matthew Short ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy, according to the ICC.
Australia team arrives in Dubai, SA to fly to UAE ahead of India's CT 2025 semifinal: Sources
Dubai, March 2: Australian team has arrived in Dubai ahead of a possible appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India while South Africa will fly to Dubai on Sunday, as per sources.
Champions Trophy 2025: Australia faces setback as Matthew Short injured ahead of semi-final
Lahore, March 1: Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured on Friday, as per the ICC.
'He wasn't moving very well': Australia sweat on Short's availability for Champions Trophy semi-final
Lahore, March 1: Australia captain Steve Smith hinted that injured opener Matthew Short is likely to miss the Champions Trophy semi-final after picking up a quad injury against Afghanistan in their Group B final fixture on Friday.
Champions Trophy: Australia were after a top-two finish and semis qualification, says Smith
Lahore, Feb 28: Before coming into the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia were dealt with a humungous blow by the non-availability of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. But cut to now, and Australia have managed to enter the semifinals, with an assured top-two finish in Group B.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat first against Australia
Lahore, Feb 28: Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the Group B clash of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia
Lahore, February 28: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their final group stage match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday.
CT 2025: Afghanistan and Australia set for high-stakes clash with semi-final spot on line
Lahore, February 28: Group B of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 gears up for a big finish as Afghanistan and Australia lock horns with each other at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium on Friday. Both teams are vying for a place in the semi-finals, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan take Australia in virtual quarter-final to seal semis spot
Lahore, Feb 27: Afghanistan and Australia are set to face off in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Friday, with both teams vying for a place in the semi-finals.
Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa in fierce battle for semi-final spot
Lahore, February 27: Afghanistan's win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday has put the Hasmatullah Shahidi-led side in contention for the semi-final spot from Group B along with Australia and South Africa.
Steve Smith set to make 'The Hundred' debut after signing with Welsh Fire for 2025 season
New Delhi, Feb 25: The deadline day for retention in The Hundred 2025 has come and gone, with teams finalising the core of their squads before the highly anticipated Draft on March 12. Each of the eight teams in the competition had the opportunity to retain up to 10 players from their 2024 squads.
Champions Trophy: We've to win against Afghanistan to qualify for semis, says Smith
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: After incessant rain washed out their Champions Trophy encounter against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Australia captain Steve Smith said his team will now be gearing up for their next outing, which they have to win, against Afghanistan in their final Group B game to confirm their qualification to the last four.
350 was always chaseable, says Smith after Australia's record-breaking win over England in Champions Trophy
Lahore, February 23: Following his side's win over England in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, Australia captain Steve Smith commended the team's effort and said that they felt 350 runs were chaseable.
Champions Trophy: Major blunder as India's national anthem played ahead of Aus-Eng game
Lahore, Feb 22: In a major blunder ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was played instead of 'Advance Australia Fair' (Australia's national anthem).
Champions Trophy: Australia win the toss and elect to bowl first against England
Lahore, Feb 22: Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in their first Group B game of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
Champions Trophy: Australia win toss, opt to bowl against England
Lahore, February 22: Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the ongoing Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
One day I might be three....: Smith on ICC Champions Trophy batting spot ahead of England clash
Lahore, February 22: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against England, Australian batter Steve Smith said that his batting order is not fixed for the tournament, remarking someday he could bat at number three, some at number four.
Ponting backs Smith to succeed as opener during Australia's Champions Trophy campaign
New Delhi, February 19: ICC Hall of Famer and former skipper Ricky Ponting has backed Steve Smith to play as an opener during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, saying that he could anchor the innings for Aussies at the top of the order.
Champions Trophy: Battered by injuries, bruised by defeat, Australia still can't be ignored (SWOT Analysis)
New Delhi, Feb 18: Two-time winners Australia will be on a quest to regain the Champions Trophy title after a gap of 15 years. They had won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009 but have failed to reach the finals in the 2013 and 2017 editions, after which the event was discontinued.