Steve Smith is an Australian international cricketer and a former captain of the Australian national team. According to ICC player rankings, Steve Smith is rated as one of the top-ranked Test batsmen in the world. Steve Smith has established himself as one of the finest batsman to have played the game.
Steve Smith, from being one if the best batsmen. Steve Smith at a young age of 25, became the captian of the Australian cricket team.
Here are some interesting facts about Steve Smith:
1. Debut as a leg-spinner:
Steve Smith made his debut not just as a batsman but, as a leg-spinner. His international debut was against Pakistan, as a bowler, in a T20 series in 2010.
2. Youngest captain in the test history:
At the age of 25, Steve Smith became the 45th man to lead Australia in the longest format. Steve Smith also became the youngest captain in the Test history.
3. Twice awarded with the Allan Border Medal:
Steve Smith was twice awarded with the Allan Border Medal, in 2015 and in 2018 because of his stellar performance in all cricket formats.
4. ICC cricketer of the year:
Steve Smith, was awarded with the ‘Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy’ for being named as the ICC cricketer of the year in 2015, as well as ‘Test’ cricketer of the year, for the 2014-15 seasons.
5. Huge racing fan:
Steve Smith is a huge racing fan and a very passionate horse lover. Steve Smith is the co-owner of four leading racehorses in Australia.
6. IPL teams:
Steve Smith has played for 5 IPL teams – Royal Challengers Banglore, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Rising Pune Giants.
Steve Smith is captian of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
