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Ponting defends Smith's throw of the dice

Australia might not be the same dominating side of the last decade, but as Steven Smith's run-out attempt shows, they are going to make it difficult for sides to beat them

05-Oct-2010•Sidharth Monga in Mohali

Steven Smith chases all-round recognition

Steven Smith wants to be known as something more than a legspin bowler

15-Aug-2010•Cricinfo staff

Batting a disappointment for Australia

Ricky Ponting knows his batsmen let the team down in both innings at Headingley, but he is not yet considering the idea of Steven Smith taking Marcus North's position at No. 6

24-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale

Pakistan prevail in thrilling finale

Pakistan's long, long wait for a Test victory over Australia finally came to an end amid scenes of excruciating tension on the fourth morning at Headingley

24-Jul-2010•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

North's star dims as Smith shines

Steven Smith's breathless 77 presumably won't save Australia in this match, but it has given a tantalising taste of what he can bring to Test cricket

23-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Headingley

Pakistan close in on rare Aussie victory

Mohammad Aamer produced another precocious spell of fast and aggressive swing bowling to nip Australia's second-innings revival in the bud on the third morning at Headingley

23-Jul-2010•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

Ponting delighted as new-look team takes shape

Ricky Ponting might be able to teach Shahid Afridi something about rebuilding. Or Salman Butt. Or whoever captains Pakistan in the second Test at Headingley

16-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Lord's

North spins Australia to massive win

Pakistan's stalwart Salman Butt suffered an aberration against the part-time spin of Marcus North, and was stumped down the leg side for 92, as Australia overcame an anxious first hour on the fourth day at Lord's to claim three important wickets in their

16-Jul-2010•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller at Lord's

All swinging from Afridi, no spinning from Smith

The plays of the day as the action continues apace between Pakistan and Australia at Lord's

14-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Lord's

Ashes loom but Australia must remain focused

As Ricky Ponting walked through the MCC Museum at Lord's on Monday, he passed within metres of the Ashes urn

12-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Lord's

Pakistan's chance for redemption

Six months after their disastrous tour of Australia, Pakistan have a chance to redeem themselves against Ricky Ponting's men.

12-Jul-2010•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale at Lord's

Ponting warns Smith of hard work ahead

Steven Smith is on the verge of becoming Australia's newest Test spinner but his captain Ricky Ponting believes Smith's bowling still has plenty of room for improvement after a disappointing tour match in Derby

12-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Lord's

Smith will bring 'buzz' to Test side - Nielsen

Australia's coach Tim Nielsen is excited by the prospect of Steven Smith being let loose on Test cricket this month in the absence of the injured Nathan Hauritz

02-Jul-2010•Brydon Coverdale

Ponting lauds team effort in turnaround

Ricky Ponting took it upon himself to put Australia's tour back on track, leading from the front with a 93-ball 92, and ensuring against the indignity of a whitewash at the hands of the old enemy

30-Jun-2010•Andrew Miller at The Oval

Smith dreams of following Warne's footsteps

Steven Smith was four when Shane Warne entered cricket folklore by ripping a legbreak the width of Mike Gatting, and next month Smith could become the first Australian legspinner to play a Test in England post-Warne

26-Jun-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

Australia face tough fight to save series

Australia haven't lost a one-day series for more than a year, but that could all change on a Sunday afternoon in Old Trafford if Ricky Ponting's men can't rein in a confident England

26-Jun-2010•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

Katich backs Smith as Test prospect

Steven Smith's state captain Simon Katich is confident the legspinning allrounder will be ready for Test cricket if he gets his opportunity at Lord's against Pakistan next month

25-Jun-2010•Brydon Coverdale

Tait replaces injured Hauritz in ODI squad

Shaun Tait is set for a surprise return to Australia's ODI team after being called up to replace the injured Nathan Hauritz for the remainder of the one-day series in England

25-Jun-2010•Brydon Coverdale

Smith could play Tests this year - Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes Steven Smith could be thrown into Test cricket in India later this year, if he is not given a chance even sooner in the games against Pakistan in England

03-Jun-2010•Cricinfo staff

Worcestershire confirm Steven Smith for T20

Steven Smith will be part of Worcestershire's Twenty20 squad after the county confirmed they have received the clearance certificate from Cricket Australia

20-May-2010•Cricinfo staff

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