Inglis' supersub role gives selectors much to ponder
A last-minute call to replace Steven Smith was followed by a second Test century…

Steven Smith: What Happened
ESPNcricinfo reported on Friday, October 30, 2026 in a story involving Steven Smith, Inglis, Test. Here is how the report opens:
A last-minute call to replace Steven Smith was followed by a second Test century…
It is one of many Cricket stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Cricket and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Inglis' supersub role gives selectors much to ponder
- Who’s involved: Steven Smith, Inglis and Test
- League: Cricket
- First reported: Friday, October 30, 2026 by ESPNcricinfo
Background: Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC), also known as Cognizant Major League Cricket for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in the United States. It is organized by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) and sanctioned by USA Cricket. Founded in 2023, the league operates as a single entity consisting of six city-based franchises, each run by individual investor groups.
The inaugural season took place over three weeks at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina, concluding on July 30, 2023.
Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Cricket article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Steven Smith?
A last-minute call to replace Steven Smith was followed by a second Test century… ESPNcricinfo reported the story on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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