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.
"It's an honour to be asked to captain Welsh Fire in the first year of The Hundred," said Smith.
Much was speculated ahead of Australia's tour as many thought Steve Smith and David Warner would receive torrid reception from the South Africa crowd.
Waugh's statement comes days after Cricket South Africa’s interim chief executive Jacques Faul requested his countrymen to “respect” Smith and Warner as the Australians return to South Africa for the first time since the poor incident in 2018.
Both Warner and Smith, then Australia's captain and vice-captain, were banned by Cricket Australia for one year for involvement in ball-tampering during the Cape Town Test in March 2018.
Sachin Tendulkar also termed Marnus Labuschagne as special on the sidelines of Bushfire Cricket Bash where he will be coaching Ponting XI.
