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.
As soon as Steve Smith scored his first run, the Sydney Cricket Ground burst into ironic cheers and even the Australian batter could see the funny side.
Currently ranked fourth in the ICC Test rankings, Australia's newfound Number 3 started the year in 110th place.
The Australian great Ricky Ponting also named Virat Kohli as the captain of his side which features a solitary spinner in Nathan Lyon.
The booing was no doubt linked to the 12-month ban of Steve Smith at the hands of Cricket Australia (CA) for his role in the ball-tampering affair.
Smith, who came in next, then took the team to lunch without any further wicket falling. During his brief stay before the first break, Smith was seen engaged in a heated argument with on-field umpire Nigel Llong.
