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Steve Smith Shines with Century Ahead of Ashes

10/30/2025

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Steve Smith of New South Wales scored 118 in the Sheffield Shield, signaling his return to domestic cricket ahead of the Ashes.
His innings included 20 fours and a six, with Kurtis Patterson adding a century as New South Wales reached 349-5.
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the first Ashes Test as Pat Cummins recovers from injury.
The series starts November 21.

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Steve Smith of New South Wales scored 118 in the Sheffield Shield, signaling his return to domestic cricket ahead of the Ashes.
His innings included 20 fours and a six, with Kurtis Patterson adding a century as New South Wales reached 349-5.
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the first Ashes Test as Pat Cummins recovers from injury.
The series starts November 21.