The stand-in Australia captain gave a remarkably well-prepared answer to an ostensibly random question on the eve of the Ashes series

STEVE SMITH is ready to bat with black stickers under his eyes to help him see the pink ball in the Second Test. Stand-in skipper Smith believes what is known as ‘eye black’ will reduce the glare

England are taking on Australia in the Second test of the Ashes at The Gabba in Brisbane, where Steve Smith is wearing black adhesive strips under his eyes

Steve Smith has launched an extraordinary attack on Monty Panesar, mocking the former England spinner for his ill-fated appearance on BBC quiz show Mastermind.

As England’s Bazball tactics go on trial at the Gabba, Steve Smith has defined the Aussie approach to Test cricket the hosts are hoping to ride to a 2-0 Ashes series lead. On a warm Wednesday in Brisbane, Smith was asked to outline the Australian way of playing Test cricket ahead of the day-night match that begins on Thursday.

Ben Stokes and Co. suffered an eight-wicket defeat at the Optus Stadium, and have now made the trip to Brisbane for the Second Test at The Gabba. Before the opening match of the series, Panesar advised England to use the infamous ball-tampering scandal from 2018 to make Australia "feel guilty" and give the tourists an advantage.

Steve Smith made headlines during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba by achieving a remarkable fielding milestone. His stunning catch of Harry Brook marked his 62nd catch against England, surpassing Greg Chappell's previous record of 61.

Former England cricket stars Steven Finn has called out Steve Smith having accused him of gamesmanship at the end of the session for slowing down play to avoid the hosts batting under lights in Brisbane.

Zac Crawley survived Mitchell Starc’s two-wicket opening burst to post an unbeaten half-century and combined with Joe Root to guide England to 98-2 at the first interval in the second Ashes cricket test against Australia.