Sri Lanka, Steve Smith and Champions Trophy

Steve Smith admits to be outplayed by Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy
Australia captain Steve Smith acknowledged being outplayed by Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. The visitors suffered an embarrassing 174-run defeat and suffered a 2-0 defeat in the series.
Smith optimistic about Champions Trophy despite series loss to Sri Lanka
The team suffered consecutive losses in the two-match series. In the first ODI, Australia were bowled out for 165 in a chase of 215, while in the second clash, Australia once again struggled, being snuffed out for 107 chasing a target of 282.
Wellalage takes 4 wickets to guide Sri Lanka to 174-run win over Australia and 2-0 series win
Kusal Mendis scored his fifth century and Dunith Wellalage took four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second one-day international and swept the two-match series 2-0.
'Questions are going to be asked before Champions Trophy': Aussie legend show Australia mirror after humiliating ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka
Brad Hodge questioned Australia's Champions Trophy preparations after Steve Smith-led side's 174-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the second ODI
'Give your Champions Trophy spot to Sri Lanka': Australia ripped to shreds after record 174-run defeat, whitewash vs SL
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka’s top order laid a solid foundation before wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis stole the show with a superb century. His fluent strokeplay guided the
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Steve Smith hits his 36th test century as Australia dominates Sri Lanka in 2nd test
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Steve Smith hit his 36th test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex ...
Steve Smith backs Jake Fraser-McGurk after dual Sri Lankan failures
Australian ODI captain Steve Smith is adamant young bating tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk can be “dangerous” in more favourable ...
Stunning Steve Smith catch puts Aussies on brink of victory in second Test against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (257, 8-211) went to stumps on Day 3 of the second Test only 54 runs ahead of Australia (414) in their second ...
Sri Lanka v Australia quick hits: Steve Smith breaks more records while Marnus Labuschagne fails as Josh Inglis is forced to wait
Steve Smith broke more records as the man once dubbed his protege, Marnus Labuschagne, edged closer to being dropped. Here ...
Steve Smith addresses Marnus Labuschagne’s glaring absence after Sri Lanka humiliates Australia
Steve Smith says the absence of Marnus Labuschagne in the Australia team that lost Friday’s one-day international against Sri ...
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Alex Carey, Steve Smith centuries help Australia overpower Sri Lanka in second Test to achieve dominant series clean sweep
Steve Smith-led Australia overpowered Sri Lanka in the second Test to achieve a dominant series clean sweep ahead of the ...
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith and Alex Carey score centuries on day two in Galle
Alex Carey joins Steve Smith in raising his bat as a massive partnership puts Australia 73 runs ahead with seven wickets in ...
Steve Smith goes past Don Bradman in major batting record after winning ton against Sri Lanka in Galle
Steve Smith has been on a century-hitting spree in Test cricket as he is back in form in the red-ball format. Smith has now ...
Michael Clarke delivers startling call on Pat Cummins' captaincy as Steve Smith shines in Sri Lanka
Michael Clarke feels Pat Cummins is still learning his trade as a captain having suggested Steve Smith's leadership benefited ...