WATCH: Steve Smith arrives in Pakistan amid armed group threat to foreign cricketers ahead of PSL 2026
Steve Smith lands in Lahore under heavy security amid threats to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026.
Steve Smith lands in Lahore under heavy security amid threats to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026.
Armed anti-Pakistan groups have issued a warning to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026, claiming they could face security risks if they travel to the country.
Smith replaces pacer Josh Hazlewood, with Australia having initially held off on naming a substitute after Hazlewood was sidelined earlier this month with a calf injury.
Maxwell struggled for form in the BBL, managing just 76 runs at an average of 15.20 and picking up only two wickets for the Melbourne Stars, while also enduring a tough time in the field.
Bailey revealed that Cummins, who was rested for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, will not feature in Australia’s first World Cup game.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
Steve Smith's unbeaten century has put them in a dominant position as Australia posted 518/7 in 124 overs in response to England's first innings score of 384.
With Usman Khawaja set to retire after the Sydney Test and Nathan Lyon already sidelined through injury, Smith is set to become the oldest player in the Australian XI alongside Scott Boland in the Ashes 2025–26 finale.
Steve Smith was generous in defeat after England produced a stirring four-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ending the hosts’ long unbeaten run at home against their traditional rivals.
At the end of the session, England was 77/2, with Crawley (22*) and Jacob Bethell (9*) unbeaten, and the Three Lions left with 98 runs to chase down.
