Steve Smith in talks to play for Sussex during buildup to Ashes series and WTC Final

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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/12/steve-smith-in-talks-to-play-for-sussex-during-buildup-to-ashes-series

• Australia batsman hopes to acclimatise to conditions in England
• Smith also looking to World Test Championship final in June

 

Steve Smith is in discussions over a deal to play for Sussex in the runup to Australia’s attempt to win both the World Test Championship and a first Ashes series in England since 2001.

 

The 33-year-old is keen to spend more time acclimatising to conditions this time, however, with a source at Division Two Sussex confirming a report in the Sydney Morning Herald that talks over a short-term deal are “advanced”.

Smith has stated publicly he may be able to play “three or four” county matches before Australia’s expected appearance in the World Test Championship final at the Oval in early June, the exact start date for which is yet to be confirmed.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-11653141/England-fans-BLAST-Sussex-signing-Ashes-star-Steve-Smith.html

England fans BLAST Sussex after signing Ashes star Steve Smith

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/19/former-australia-captain-steve-smith-signs-with-sussex-ahead-of-the-ashes-cricket

Australia’s Steve Smith signs deal with Sussex for Ashes buildup