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Ian Smith Labels India As T20 World Cup 2026 Favorites But Warns of Tough Competition
India is staring at a rare opportunity to rewrite T20 World Cup history when they host the 2026 edition, walking in as clear favourites and defending champions. The tournament presents multiple firsts that no team has achieved so far — winning a T20 World Cup at home, successfully defending the title, or lifting the trophy […]
By CricShots - Jan 24, 2026
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Ian Smith Questions Rishabh Pant’s Exclusion From India’s T20 World Cup Squad
Rishabh Pant, a key member of India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup squad, has found himself on the outside looking in ahead of the upcoming edition of the tournament. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has not been selected for India’s title defence, marking a significant shift in the team’s T20I pecking order. With the management opting for […]
By CricShots - Jan 24, 2026
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Hard for Rishabh Pant to go past MS Dhoni In terms of hero factor, says Ian Smith
Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith applauded Rishabh Pant for his attitude and his never-say-die attitude. While he doesn’t rank Pant that highly for his work behind the wickets and found similarities with the legendary Adam Gilchrist, Smith also said that it would be hard for the youngster to go past former India captain MS […]
By SMCS - Sep 25, 2024
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Ian Smith Lauds Pant’s Return: “Dynamic & Dangerous” Batsman Back In Form
Rishabh Pant’s return to cricket has been nothing short of remarkable, according to former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith. Following a serious car accident in late 2022, Pant has bounced back with impressive form, becoming the leading run-scorer for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL and earning a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad. […]
By CricShots - Jun 22, 2024
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Ian Smith opens up on Glenn Maxwell’s limited opportunities in Test cricket
Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith said that current England Test coach Brendon McCullum would have added Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to the Test squad. Maxwell has scored one of the best ODI knocks ever with his 201* off 128 deliveries to lead Australia to a stunning three-wicket victory against Afghanistan. It was the first-ever […]
By SMCS - Nov 9, 2023
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Ian Smith Seems To Be Missing MS Dhoni In International Cricket
Former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni has always managed to hogg a lot of limelight. Currently, he has been on a sabbatical from cricket after India’s upset in 2019 World Cup and he is yet to play a competitive game. After the mega-event, this is the first time Team India has traveled to a SENA country […]
By CricShots - Feb 29, 2020
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Ian Smith Predicts The Future Of The Young Rishabh Pant
The young Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant has witnessed a lot of criticism for his poor performances in international cricket in recent times. But, the Indian team management has faith in his capabilities and they have handed him more than enough opportunities to prove his worth. Moreover, they look to continue with the same in […]
By CricShots - Feb 29, 2020
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