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.
Rajasthan captain Steve Smith said that while the bowlers did a good job to restrict DC to 184/8 the team is underperforming in pressure situations.
Steve Smith becomes the third captain to face sanctions for the slow-over rate after RCB skipper Virat Kohli and Delhi Capitals' Shreyas Iyer.
The 31-year-old Steve Smith, however, refused to pay heed to current run of form of Rajasthan Royals and said there is no reason to panic.
The KKR bowlers together on Wednesday put up a brilliant display and helped their team in defeating Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs.
Talismanic batsman Steve Smith remains unavailable for the match despite Cricket Australia saying earlier that he had been cleared to take part.
