Steve Smith- Cricketer (In a Nutshell)
- Steve Smith was born in Australia on June 2nd, 1989.
- He is a Right-handed batsman.
- Remarkably, he has made 27 50s and 31 100s in 78 Test matches.
- He has been a part of nine Domestic teams, in different countries.
- Having captained Australia on a number of occasions is a great achievement.
- “My record probably is better when I’m captain than when I’m not. That sort of pressure doesn’t really bother me.”- Steve Smith
- “You want to keep getting better every day.”- Steve Smith
Steve Smith- Cricketer (Nitty Gritty)
- “For me it’s about being adaptable wherever we play.”- Steve Smith
- “It depends upon the make-up of the team where I’m going to bat.”- Steve Smith
- “I look at some of the best players around the world and sometimes I do try and bat like them.”- Steve Smith
- “I’m not in the game for personal accolades. I’m here to do the job and score as many runs for the team as I can.”
- “Everyone makes mistakes; it’s about the way you respond to it that’s really important.”- Steve Smith
Steve Smith- Cricketer (What sets him apart)
- “For me, it’s about making sure the mental side of my game is in a good place; if it is, then it’s just about backing your ability when you are out in the middle and doing what you can for the team.”- Steve Smith
- “Selectors are there to do a job. They pick what they see as best for the team.”- Steve Smith
- “We want to be No. 1 in all three formats.”- Steve Smith
- “T20 certainly is great for innovation.”- Steve Smith
Steve Smith- Cricketer (Final Thoughts)
- “I’d say that probably 95 per cent of batting is mental and decision-making.”- Steve Smith
- “I’ve certainly had some difficult day. But it’s OK to be vulnerable.”- Steve Smith