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Ian Smith
Fri, March 25 2022
Women’s World Cup: New Zealand Are Gone As Far as I’m Concerned, Says Ian Smith
The next big multi-team event in women's cricket will be the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham later in the year. Smith wonders if the event comes under future grooming of players for New Zealand's women's team.
Mon, November 29 2021
1st Test: It is So Lopsided in Their Favour It is Not Funny, Says Ian Smith on New Zealand’s Chance of Winning vs India
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Ian Smith reckons that India in home conditions will always be too good for the Blackcaps unless and until they figure out how to play spin along with getting good spinners in the side to even make it a contest.
Wed, October 27 2021
Former New Zealand Cricketers Ian Smith, Brendon McCullum Highlight Balance Issues After Loss to Pakistan
New Zealand will take on India on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, in what will be a virtual knockout match for both teams.
Thu, June 24 2021
Ross Taylor Deserves Last Hurrah in New Zealand: Ian Smith
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith said that Taylor's time is not up yet.
Tue, June 02 2020
T20 Franchises Would Have Paid More Money Than Pat Cummins And Ben Stokes Combined to Get Viv Richards: Ian Smith
Richards, winner of he 1975 and 1979 world cups, was known for his fearless batting and intimidating demeanour.
Tue, July 30 2019
I didn’t sit down for the last 15 minutes: Ian Smith on calling World Cup final
Former New Zealand international Ian Smith has opened up on his experience of commentating during the final moments of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Fri, July 12 2019
Even Martin Crowe would have acknowledged that Kane Williamson is pretty special: Ian Smith
Smith believes that the final at the Lord's against hosts England will be a high-pressure game in which New Zealand would have a chance if their self belief quotient can trump the nerves.
Thu, May 16 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019: Current format suits New Zealand, feels Ian Smith
All teams play each other in a round robin format with the top four progressing to the semi-finals.
Mon, August 14 2017
An Eleven of Scientists: A terrific pace attack
Composing one from the cricketers sharing last names with famous scientists, Arunabha Sengupta stumbles across a magnificent fast bowling unit.
Fri, March 11 2016
Touching tributes flow at Martin Crowe’s funeral
Ian Smith, known for his witty commentary, referred to Russell Crowe's blockbuster Gladiator for which actor won an Academy Award.