On most days, Steve Smith He is a brilliant batsman, displaying a skill set that is rivaled by few elite players in world cricket. However, behind the phenomenal cricketer lies a less interesting side of his personality. Recently, fans received a glimpse of this hidden side of the former Australian skipper, revealing a more charismatic and relatable version of Smith than anyone expected.
From a favorite romantic song to a celebrity crush, Steve Smith says it all
In the midst of a hot summer in Australia due to the high tension of a cricket Test against India. The 35-year-old had a light conversation with Star Sports anchor Sahiba Bali In a segment known as “Date with a Superstar.” During this conversation a quick gunshot revealed Smith's causal side.
Interestingly, Rapid Fire revealed that Smith had crushes on celebrities while growing up Reese Witherspoonan American film actress who has appeared in films and television shows such as Legally Blonde, Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, and Cruel Intentions.
The broadcaster also asked during the rapid-fire innings whether the Australian first-class batsman would give up cricket or take a holiday to which Smith quite hilariously replied that he would rather give up cricket. In addition, the former Australian skipper also referred to his long-standing relationship with his wife Danny Williswho as Smith revealed was his first girlfriend. The couple married in New South Wales in 2018 after dating for 7 years.
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Favorite romantic song? 💖
Celebrity crush? 🌟Some answers, some fumbling, watch #My mind puts @stevesmith49 To test in a quick shooting round and see where it stumbles! 😉
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– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2025
Smith missed a historic milestone in the SCG Test
The Australian batsman may have faced the rapid fire off the field but on the field he could not face a quick delivery to the short pitch and missed the 10,000 runs in his Test career by an tour. Smith arrived at the crease in the second half after that Marnus Labuschagne He was sent off by the Indian player Prasidh Krishna. Smith had made 9,995 runs and needed 5 more runs to reach the historic feat. Just then, a short ball from Krishna got some extra bounce and edged the shoulder of Smith's bat who was not expecting the extra bounce. Yashavi Jaiswal He dived for the ball and succeeded in dispossessing Smith. The veteran Australian batsman was on 9,999 runs at the moment and will now have to wait for Sri Lanka Round to complete 10,000 test rounds.
