Having started his career as a leg spinner and a tail-ender in international cricket, Steve Smith rode on his consistency to become the number one Test batsman in ICC Rankings. He made his debut against Pakistan in 2010 at the 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. It was a disastrous debut for the former Australian skipper as he scored 1 and 12 runs in successive innings, though he was decent with the bowl as he picked up three wickets in second innings while he did not get chance to ball in the first innings. He marked his name in international cricket in 2013 Ashes, where he scored his first Test century at Oval. Despite having an unorthodox batting stance, Smith suddenly started dominating Test cricket as he has the ability to play both fast and spin bowlers. The 2014-2015 series against India was the path-breaking series for the Aussie as he scored four centuries. It was in the same summer when he was appointed as Australia's 45th Test captain in place of injured Michael Clarke. Everything was going right for the right-handed batsman but suddenly life took a U-turn and he got involved in the ball-tampering scandal with his two Australia teammates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. The scandal, which rocked the cricket world, happened during a Test match against South Africa. Smith and Warner are suspended for One year while the young fast bowler Bancroft is suspended for nine months.
Read MoreSmith was asked about a variety of questions ranging from his opinion on cricketers like Kohli, Dhoni, Babar, to his career highlight and the best tournament he has ever played in.
In the absence of the duo, India recorded their first Test series win Down Under in 2018-19.
Indian captain Virat Kohli urged the crowd to not boo Steve Smith - a gesture which won the hearts of cricket fans around the world.
Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch picked his choice and rate Smith as a better Test batsman, while claims Kohli has an edge in white-ball cricket.
Smith has played 39 T20Is for Australia scoring 681 runs at 29.6 with four half-centuries. Besides, he has been part of two T20I Wrld Cups - 2010 and 2016 - scoring 117 runs in 11 matches at 19.50 with one half-century.
Australia's Steve Smith talked about Indian captain Virat Kohli, hailing his passion for the game.
ICC Cricket Committee recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine ball in a bid to contain the spread of the virus when international action resumes post the pandemic break
Smith, who was named Rajasthan Royals captain ahead of the scheduled season, said he would be open to travelling for the IPL if the Australian government thinks it is safe.
David Warner and Mitchell Starc were among those who reported for training as the domestic pre-season began behind closed doors. Australia is one of the less-affected countries from the COVID-19 pandemic with little over 7000 cases reported so far.
India had bounced back from a defeat in the opener to win the 2017 Border-Gavaskar series 2-1
It was during an Instagram stay session with former Zimbabwe pacer Pommie Mbangwa that Lee was asked to choose between Kohli and Smith.
Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has revealed that the Australian team was 'warned' of 'doing something with the ball' two Tests prior to the game when sandpaper-gate took place.
In a live Instagram session with former Zimbabwean cricketer Pommie Mbangwa, Pietersen reckoned that Kohli's insane numbers while chasing a game and ability to singlehandedly win games for India makes him a better batsman than Smith and Sachin.
Reacting to Akhtar's claim that he can dismiss Smith "on the 4th ball", the ICC came up with a meme involving basketball legend Michael Jordan.
The ICC took to Twitter to cheekily troll former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar after he claimed that he would dismiss Australia's Steve Smith in four deliveries.
AB de Villiers compared two modern-day greats in cricket to legendary tennis duo of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Unfortunately for the fans, none ever got to watch the contest for Smith never faced Akhtar in his career. Akhtar had retired from the game a year after Smith's international debut.
On Sunday, Williamson shared a video on his Instagram account where he attempted to draw a fern on a cup of coffee.
England bowler Stuart Broad names the best teammate and best opponent in his career so far.
Steve Smith has been working out to keep his fitness level up as the Aussie cricketers gear up to return to training in some days.
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