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Steve Smith Warns Australia Must ‘keep Stokes Quiet’ As Ashes Begins In Perth
Steve Smith: Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has identified England captain Ben Stokes as the “man to keep quiet” as his side gears up for the opening Test of the Ashes at Perth Stadium on Friday. With regular skipper Pat Cummins injured, Smith will lead Australia for the 41st time in Test cricket and is acutely aware of the threat England’s talisman poses.
“He (Stokes) has done a terrific job with England over the last couple of years,” Smith said on the eve of the first Test. “Potentially, he’s someone who you don't want to get riled up. He has had a few performances against us where he's either taken the game away from us or pulled it back (for England). He's a quality performer, whether it's bat, ball, or in the field. He's always in the game, giving his 110%. Hopefully, we can keep him quiet.”
England enter the series with growing confidence under the Stokes-Brendon McCullum leadership, known for its aggressive cricketing philosophy. Smith acknowledged the challenges of countering England’s high-tempo approach.
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Sam Curran: Sam Curran has been recalled to England’s T20I side for the opening match of the three-game series against South Africa, set to take place in Cardiff on Wednesday. This marks Curran’s first appearance in the T20I setup under head coach Brendon McCullum, having last featured in the format during the tour of the West Indies in November 2024.
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