Steve Smith: A Comprehensive Biography

Quick Info

Wife: Danielle Willis
Age: 35 Years
Marriage Date: 15 September 2018

Personal Details

Full Name: Steven Peter Devereux Smith
Nickname(s): Schmidt, Smudge, Smithy, God
Profession: Cricketer

Physical Stats

Height (approx.):
in centimeters: 175 cm
in meters: 1.75 m
in Feet Inches: 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.):
in Kilograms: 78 kg
in Pounds: 172 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.):
Chest: 40 Inches
Waist: 32 Inches
Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour: Light Blue
Hair Colour: Blonde

Cricket Career

International Debut:
Test: 13 July 2010 vs Pakistan at Lord’s
ODI: 19 February 2010 vs West Indies at Melbourne
T20: 5 February 2010 vs Pakistan at Melbourne
Jersey Number:
#49 (Australia)
#49 (Domestic)
Domestic/State Teams: Antigua Hawksbills, New South Wales, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sutherland, Sydney Sixers, Worcestershire
Likes to Play Against: India, England
Favourite Shot: Flick

Records (Main Ones)

2nd highest wicket taker of ICC WorldCup T20 2010.
First Australian skipper to open the captaincy with three consecutive centuries.
Scored a century in every match of a Test series against West Indies.
Most runs (769) in a series against India during the 2014–15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Career Turning Point

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Smith’s performance in the 2009–10 domestic season, marked by a first-class batting average of 50+ and a bowling average of 45+, drew significant attention. His 7 for 64 in the final match against South Australia highlighted his all-round capabilities, aided by mentor Shane Warne.

Personal Life

Date of Birth: 2 June 1989 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024): 35 Years
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: Australian
Hometown: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
School: Alfords Point Primary School, Menai High School, Sutherland Shire
College: N/A
Educational Qualification: High school dropout
Family:
Father: Peter Smith
Mother: Gillian Smith
Sister: Kristie Smith (Elder)
Coach/Mentor: Trent Woodhill
Religion: Christianity (Catholic)
Hobbies: Photography, scuba diving, watching tennis, rugby & baseball

Controversies

2018 Australian Ball-Tampering Controversy: During the third day of the 3rd Test match between Australia and South Africa, Cameron Bancroft was caught ball-tampering. Steve Smith admitted the leadership group, including himself, planned the act. Consequently, Smith was banned for a year by Cricket Australia.

Favourite Things

Athletes: Ricky Ponting (Batsman), Shane Warne (Bowler), Roger Federer (Tennis)
Film: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
TV Shows: “Las Vegas,” “CSI,” “Two and a Half Men,” “One Tree Hill”
Musicians: Florence + The Machine, Little Birdy, Vampire Weekend, La Roux, The Killers
Food: Chicken Schnitzel, Acai
Restaurant: Clovelly Hotel in Sydney

Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: Danielle Willis
Wife/Spouse: Danielle Willis
Marriage Date: 15 September 2018

Financial Details

Salary (as in 2017):
Retainer Fee: $1.12 million (AUD)
Per Test: $14,000 (AUD)
Per ODI: $7,000 (AUD)
Per T20: $5,000 (AUD)
Net Worth: $9 Million (AUD)

Lesser Known Facts

Started as a spin bowler before becoming an all-rounder.
Trained by Shane Warne.
Won the prestigious Allan Border Medal in 2015.
Owns a share in four racehorses.
Has a pet dog named Charlie.
Suffered a serious neck injury during the 2019 Ashes after being hit by a Jofra Archer delivery.

Achievements and Records

Fastest Australian to reach 10,000 international runs.
Youngest to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.
Only player to win the ICC Test Player of the Year award twice.
First cricketer to win the McGilvray Medal four times.
Fastest batter to reach 7000 Test runs in 126 innings.
Scored 774 runs in the 2019 Ashes series.

Awards and Accolades

2015: Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year)
2015, 2017: ICC Test Player of the Year
2015: ICC ODI Team of the Year
2015, 2018: Allan Border Medal
2015, 2018: Australian Test Player of the Year
2015: Australian One Day International Player of the Year
2015: Wisden Cricketers of the Year
ICC Men’s Test Player of the Decade

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Career Overview

Domestic Career

Smith debuted in the 2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and first-class cricket for New South Wales. His domestic career includes stints with Sydney Sixers, Caribbean Premier League, and Global T20 Canada, among others.

ODI Career

Smith made his ODI debut against West Indies in 2010. His ODI career highlights include a crucial role in Australia’s 2015 World Cup win and a consistent performance in the 2019 World Cup.

Test Career

Smith debuted in Test cricket against Pakistan in 2010. His notable achievements include captaining the Australian team, scoring centuries in the 2013-14 Ashes, and a stellar performance in the 2019 Ashes.

T20I Career

Smith debuted in T20 Internationals in 2010. His T20 career has been a blend of sporadic appearances and crucial contributions, especially in the 2021 T20 World Cup win.

Steve Smith is regarded as one of the finest batsmen of modern cricket, celebrated for his resilience and record-breaking performances across formats.

Personal Interests

Enjoys horse racing and owns shares in racehorses, has a pet dog named Charlie, and is a fan of tennis player Roger Federer.

This profile encapsulates Steve Smith’s journey as one of the most prolific modern-day cricketers.

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