{"id":72275,"date":"2026-02-22T17:20:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72275"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:20:06","slug":"australian-selectors-accused-of-disrespecting-steve-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72275","title":{"rendered":"Australian selectors accused of disrespecting Steve Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australian selectors are facing criticism after being accused of showing disrespect toward senior batter Steve Smith.<\/p>\n<p>Despite delivering strong performances in the Big Bash League, Smith was initially not included in the World Cup squad and was later named only as a replacement. 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