Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Smith and Panesar Trade Barbs Ahead of Ashes
Before a big cricket match between Australia and England, two former players, Steve Smith and Monty Panesar, made funny comments about each other.
Smith made fun of Panesar for getting some questions wrong on a TV show.
Panesar said they both made mistakes, but Smith's was on the cricket field.
Smith said he didn't care about Panesar's words and that they wouldn't affect his team.
Monty Panesar suggested England target Steve Smith over his 2018 ball-tampering role
Steve Smith responded by poking fun at Panesar's embarrassing Mastermind appearance
Panesar hit back, acknowledging past mistakes but focusing on Smith's on-field error
Smith remained unbothered, refusing to engage further
The exchange comes ahead of the 2025 Ashes series
- Who
- Steve Smith, Monty Panesar
- What
- Exchanged playful remarks ahead of the 2025 Ashes series
- When
- Ahead of the 2025 Ashes series
- Where
- During press conferences
- Why
- Panesar suggested England target Smith, Smith responded playfully
Panesar's View
Smith's View
Handling Smith's Past
Panesar's View
Make Smith feel guilty about his role in the 2018 incident
Smith's View
Not engage with Panesar's comments, focus on cricket
- Incident
- 2018 ball-tampering incident
- Series
- 2025 Ashes series
- Smith's Role
- Australia's stand-in captain
- Panesar's Suggestion
- England should target Smith
- Smith's Response
- Jokingly referenced Panesar's Mastermind appearance
Sources
WATCH | 'Anyone who believes that America is a...': Steve Smith fires back at THIS former England spinner over 'Sandpapergate' scandal remark
The Ashes: Monty Panesar says England should remind Steve Smith of Sandpaper-gate, Aussie stand-in skipper brings up former spinner’s poor general knowledge on TV quiz show
Ashes 2025-26: Monty Panesar, Steve Smith exchange jibes ahead of first Test
Steve Smith hits back at Monty Panesar with witty jab over Sandpapergate remarks
