Steve Smith

Ishant Sharma's mimicry of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli's reaction to it was one of the several viral moments from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2017, ...

Ishant Sharma's mimicry of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli's reaction to it was one of the several viral moments from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2017, the last time India took on Australia at home in a Test series. [Latest News](/latest-news) Smith proved to be a thorn in India's plans smashing a third-innings century and frustrated the Indian bowlers.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 is likely to throw a healthy competition between two contemporary batting legends – Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. Kohli loves the ...

But you know, when he gets going, he is one of the best batters to watch in the world,” he added. “I think the way he's able to take the bowlers on, really put them under pressure. He has 1742 Test runs to his name from 14 Tests against India at an incredible average of 72.58, including eight centuries. I don't feel like I'm batting against anyone or anything like that and trying to compare myself to any other batters. The highly-anticipated Test series between India and Australia finally got underway in Nagpur on Thursday (February 9). In 20 Tests and 36 innings, Virat has aggregated 1,682 versus Australia at an average of 48.05 with seven hundreds and five half-centuries.

Australia batting ace Steve Smith praised Virat Kohli's exploits with the bat, dismissing talks of a rivalry between the modern-era greats.

However, he dismissed talks of a rivalry with India's batting superstar Virat Kohli, stating that he is focused on his own batting and helping his side to victory in the series. The Aussie batter lauded Kohli for his ability to up the ante against the bowlers even in challenging situations. “I think the way he's able to take the bowlers on, really put them under pressure. But you know, when he gets going, he is one of the best batters to watch in the world,” said Smith. As two era-defining batters, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, are set to collide in the upcoming series, the Australian batting ace hushed talks of a rivalry with the former Indian skipper. I don't feel like I'm batting against anyone or anything like that and trying to compare myself to any other batters.

The Virat Kohli versus Steve Smith battle is all set to resume as India and Australia renew their rivalry in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins with ...

In eight Tests, he has amassed 1082 runs at an average of 83.23, with as many as five hundreds. In seven Tests in India, he has 330 runs at an average of 33, with one hundred. Kohli has played 13 Tests in Australia and has a wonderful record, scoring 1352 runs at an average of 54.08, with as many as six hundreds. Things could, however, change if Kohli has an exceptional home run in the upcoming Test series. Speaking of Smith, he has a terrific record against India in winning causes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In 20 Tests, he has scored 1682 runs at an average of 48.05, with five hundreds and three fifties. The Aussie batter has a spectacular Test record against the Indians at home as well. 8 position, with 1742 runs in 14 matches at a spectacular average of 72.58, with eight hundreds and five fifties, and a best of 192. Smith scored 109 in Pune, 178* in Ranchi, and 111 in Dharamsala. In these seven Tests, he has scored 430 runs at an average of 39.09, with a solitary hundred - 107 in the 2013 Chennai Test. The Virat Kohli versus Steve Smith battle is all set to resume as India and Australia renew their rivalry in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins with the first Test in Nagpur on February 9. The duo will be extremely keen to make their mark in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Cricreads Prediction- Steve Smith or Virat Kohli who will be the highest run scorer in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023? Who will help his respective team ...

We expect Steve Smith to be the highest run getter in Border Gavaskar Series 2023 Virat Kohli has not been in the best of form in Test Cricket from the last three years. Cricreads Prediction- Steve Smith or Virat Kohli who will be the highest run scorer in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023?

Jadeja reserved his best for Australia's best batter in this condition - Steve Smith. In the last ball of the 42nd over, Jadeja got one to go straight with ...

That was enough for the ball to sneak through and rattle the stumps. He grabbed the ball cleanly and whipped the bails off in a flash. In the very next delivery, he trapped Renshwa in front. Jadeja reserved his best for Australia's best batter in this condition - Steve Smith. Labuschagne was one short of what would have been his maiden Test half-century in India on the first attempt. Returning to the Indian side after five months, Ravindra Jadeja showed his worth by spinning a web around the Australian batters on Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Nagpur on Thursday.

Comeback man Ravindra Jadeja is on fire for India in the first Test of the four-match Border-Gavaskar Test series. The world's No. 1 Test all-rounder, ...

[Ravindra Jadeja](/topic/ravindra-jadeja)is on fire on the first day of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between [India](/topic/india)and [Australia](/topic/australia). And on the next ball, he trapped [Matt Renshaw](/topic/matt-renshaw)in front of the wickets for a golden duck. 1 Test batter, [Marnus Labuschagne](/topic/marnus-labuschagne), back to the dugout on the second last ball of the 36th over of the Australian innings. [Steve Smith](/topic/steve-smith), in the middle. Comeback man Ravindra Jadeja is on fire for India in the first Test of the four-match Border-Gavaskar Test series. 1 Test all-rounder, who is playing his first international match since August 2022, dismissed three Australian batters on Day 1.

Cricket News: Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja made a memorable comeback as he ripped apart the Australian top order with a five-wicket haul on the first day ...

He later bowled Smith with a delivery that went through his bat and pad that even left Labuschagne amused in the pavilion. The left-arm orthodox spinner Jadeja returned to international cricket after a knee injury that kept him out of the action for six months. [Ravindra Jadeja](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/ravindra-jadeja)

IND v AUS, BGT 1st Test: Steve Smith was bowled clean by Ravindra Jadeja after applauding a similar delivery earlier in his innings.

Smith and Labuschagne had fought back to help Australia recover from losing their openers to reach 76-2 at lunch. Follow the match ▶️ [https://t.co/SwTGoyHfZx] [#TeamIndia] [Cricket News](https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/) here Jadeja bowled it on a length on the off stump as Smith got forward to play for the turn, which never came. [@mastercardindia] [pic.twitter.com/Lj5j7pHZi3] [FOLLOW LIVE](https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/live-cricket-score-india-vs-australia-1st-test-day-1-cricket-match-2023-today-cricket-live-score-ind-vs-aus-livenews-7032931.html)

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a strong comeback in international cricket on Thursday. The left-armer was out of action since August 2022 due ...

[David Warner](https://crickettimes.com/2023/02/watch-mohammed-shamis-delivery-sends-david-warner-off-stump-for-a-walk-ind-vs-aus-2023/) – in the first three overs of the match. He outfoxed Alex Carey (36) and Pat Cummins (6) in his second spell. He first removed Marnus Labuschagne (49) and Matt Renshaw (0) of successive deliveries and then sent Australia vice-captain Steve Smith (37) back to the pavilion.

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Steve Smith with a peach of a delivery during the 1st innings of the 1st test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur.

Mohammad Siraj dismissed Usman Khawaja in his first delivery and Mohammaed Shami dismissed David Warner with an absolute beauty in the 1st delivery of his second over. Steve Smith managed to score 37 runs before falling to the hands of star Indian all-rounder. Ravindra Jadeja, who made his comeback after the injury in the 1st Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, left former Aussie skipper Steve Smith shell shocked with his peach of a delivery.