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Steve Smith set to slide down Australia's batting order as Travis Head returns

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists Steve Smith is willing to drop down the batting order at the Cricket World Cup.

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Steve Smith reprieve leaves England facing narrow first-innings deficit

England's hopes of squaring the Ashes might have turned on the tiniest of margins at the Kia Oval as Australia's Steve Smith came desperately close to being run out by substitute fielder George Ealham in a pivotal moment in the fifth Test.

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Australia's Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne backed to enjoy 'big week' at Lord's

Australia captain Pat Cummins has sent a warning to England by predicting a "big week" from star batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at Lord's.

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Steve Smith says he felt like he had 'a dozen beers' in his last Ashes Test at Lord's

Steve Smith says he felt like he had drunk "a dozen beers" last time he played at Lord's, as he prepares to return to the venue for the second Ashes Test.

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Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on WTC final ahead of Ashes

Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, starting at the Oval on Wednesday, before turning their attention to the Ashes.

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Australia's Steve Smith excited to start English county stint with Sussex

Steve Smith is excited to gain his first taste of English County Championship cricket after "the stars aligned" to give him the chance to play for Sussex ahead of the Ashes.