Australia news

Steven Smith eyes limited-overs progress

Jun 9, 2014: Steven Smith's Test career is flourishing, but a regular spot in the limited-overs side remains elusive, which is something he wants to change

Australia news

Faulkner anointed a leader for future

Jun 6, 2014: James Faulkner has joined Steve Smith in the front rank of Australia's leadership prospects for the future following his unveiling as Australia A captain

Royal Challengers v Royals, IPL 2014, Bangalore

Smith and Faulkner stun RCB

May 11, 2014: Rajasthan Royals needed 65 from four overs, and Steven Smith and James Faulkner catapulted them home with an over and a delivery to spare

NSW v WA, Sheffield Shield final, Canberra, 5th day

NSW claim Shield after Smith ton

Mar 25, 2014: If the Sheffield Shield final petered out inevitably to a dull draw in front of a small gathering at Manuka Oval, then there was no fizz lacking in the celebrations of a New South Wales team toasting their first domestic title since 2008

NSW v WA, Sheffield Shield, Canberra, 4th day

New South Wales to host Shield final

Mar 14, 2014: New South Wales will host the Sheffield Shield final in Canberra after their captain Steven Smith played a key role in steering them to a tense three-wicket win over Western Australia

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day

Rain intervenes after Clarke passes 150

Mar 2, 2014: On day one it was a test of the body, on day two of the mind. Michael Clarke brought up a hard-fought century after spending 24 balls stuck on 99, but rain halved the second day's play in Cape Town

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day

Haddin and Smith run out of miracles

Feb 22, 2014: At some point, Australia's uncertain top order was going to cause trouble they could not recover from. Without two days of defiance, or perhaps help from the weather, Port Elizabeth will be that occasion

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st day

Marsh and Smith put Australia on top

Feb 12, 2014: Shaun Marsh and Steven Smith demoralised the South Africans and in particular Graeme Smith, who had sent Australia in after vacillating over the decision in the lead-up to the toss

Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, BBL, Sydney

Smith stars as Sixers take nail-biter

Jan 15, 2014: Steve Smith's outstanding half-century that set up the Sydney Sixers' total of 179 and two crucial outfield catches late in the game ensured the Hobart Hurricanes fell short of their target

Sixers v Scorchers, BBL 2013-14, Sydney

Arafat holds his nerve in One-Over Eliminator

Jan 10, 2014: Yasir Arafat took 2 for 1 in the One-Over Eliminator to deliver Perth Scorchers a thrilling win over the Sydney Sixers

The Ashes 2013-14

Hard run-makers revive Australia

Jan 7, 2014: As England's senior batsmen went missing, Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin set the tone for their team to dominate in runs, hundreds and, ultimately, wins

Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day

Fearless Haddin is Ashes star turn

Jan 3, 2014: Australia's wicketkeeper has repeatedly been the man of the hour and arguably the man of the series

Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day

Trying to turn six into No. 1

Jan 3, 2014: Australia's top order has been bailed out time and again by Brad Haddin - but they will need to do better if they are going to top the rankings

Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day

Smith and Haddin save Australia again

Jan 3, 2014: Again Australia's top order failed in the first innings, again Brad Haddin and Steven Smith rescued the team and again England were left to wonder what could have been

Big Bash League 2013-14

'Stronger' Bopara wants Test spot

Dec 20, 2013: After a halting first experience of combat against Australia, Ravi Bopara is adamant he can return to Test cricket for England, and has the tale of his Sydney Sixers team-mate Steven Smith as a source of encouragement to do so.

Australia news

Warner, Smith, Bailey released to BBL

Dec 18, 2013: Victory in the Ashes has allowed Cricket Australia to make a concession to the start of the Big Bash League, releasing David Warner, Steve Smith and George Bailey to take part in the opening round

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 1st day

Mature innings that means something from Smith

Dec 13, 2013: Steve Smith's innings at the WACA was patient and significant, and showed how far he has come.

The Ashes 2013-14

Rogers and Smith seek Perth lift

Dec 11, 2013: Both batsmen haven't had the best of series so far, but while Rogers has a solid record at the WACA, Smith is yet to come to terms with the bouncy track

The Ashes 2013-14

Watson returns to bowling crease

Nov 18, 2013: Shane Watson considers himself a strong chance of resuming at the bowling crease during the first Ashes Test, the major question a matter of when

The Ashes 2013-14

Learning on the job

Nov 18, 2013: On his way to a central place in Australia's batting line-up and their leadership plans for the future, Steven Smith talks about his journey so far