Steve Smith has revealed why no batter could settle on the MCG deck during the Ashes—citing thick grass and unusual moisture that made the ball ‘sit’ after pitching.
In a gritty performance on a bowler-dominated pitch, Steve Smith etched his name into Ashes folklore—surpassing Allan Border to become Australia’s second-highest run-scorer against England in Ashes history, trailing only the legendary Don Bradman.
Despite being global cricket icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma earn a mere ₹60,000 per match in India’s Vijay Hazare Trophy—a tiny fraction of their international fees. So why are they playing? The answer reveals the soul of Indian cricket.