After making his debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went ... ball and T20 cricket. "We're fortunate Steve still has much to offer in the Test and T20 ...

It was him trying to attain a level of perfection with his batting that only Steve ... This was Smith slowly beginning to establish his head and body into the rhythm of Test cricket.

Steve Smith has retired ... for Twenty20 internationals and Test matches. "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it," Smith said in a Cricket Australia statement.

Cricket Australia will monitor Smith ahead of the third Test which takes place in Headingley in just four days time (August 22): "In terms of Steve's availability for the third Test," continued ...

Steve Smith has ... ODI players." Smith highlighted how his decision to walk away from ODI cricket was to prolong his time in the other two formats of the game. "Test cricket remains a priority ...