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Monty Panesar Says Steve Smith ‘Made Me Famous’ Amid Ashes Banter
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has once again taken a playful swipe at Australian batting star Steve Smith, claiming that Smith has inadvertently made him “famous” amid their ongoing verbal sparring ahead of the Ashes 2025–26.
Panesar’s remarks come after a brief but widely discussed exchange between the two, which began when the former England cricketer suggested that English fans and media should remind Smith of his role in the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal during the upcoming Ashes series.
Smith, however, responded in kind by resurfacing an old video clip of Panesar from a television quiz show — a moment that quickly went viral on social media and drew widespread amusement from cricket fans.
Reacting to the attention, Panesar said the episode only increased his visibility, crediting Smith for pushing him back into the spotlight. The former spinner appeared unfazed by the Australian batter’s response, treating the exchange as light-hearted banter rather than a serious confrontation.
The back-and-forth has added early spice to the build-up for the Ashes 2025–26, a series that already carries intense rivalry and scrutiny. While Panesar has long been outspoken on cricketing controversies, Smith remains one of Australia’s most influential players and a frequent focal point for opposition fans.
With the Ashes still months away, the exchange highlights how off-field narratives and verbal jousting continue to shape the atmosphere around one of cricket’s most storied rivalries.
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Published: Dec 18, 2025
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