Steve Smith is Australia’s current Test captain and one of the greatest modern batsmen, recently leading his team to a 2–0 Ashes series lead in December 2025.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Steven Peter Devereux Smith
• Born: 2 June 1989, Sydney, New South Wales
• Age: 36 (as of 2025)
• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break (rarely used now)
• Role: Top-order batter, Australia’s Test captain

Career Highlights

• International Debut:
  • Test: 13 July 2010 vs Pakistan
  • ODI: 19 Feb 2010 vs West Indies
  • T20I: 5 Feb 2010 vs Pakistan
• Career Stats (2025):
  • Tests: 121 matches, 10,557 runs, avg 55.86, 36 centuries
  • ODIs: 170 matches, 5,800 runs, avg 43.28, 12 centuries
  • T20Is: 67 matches, 1,094 runs, avg 24.86
  • IPL: 103 matches, 2,485 runs, avg 34.51

Latest News (Dec 2025)

• In the Ashes 2025–26, Smith smashed 23 off 9 balls* to seal victory in the 2nd Test at Brisbane.
• He had a heated exchange with England pacer Jofra Archer, telling him to “bowl faster” after ducking a bouncer.
• Smith also took a brilliant reflex catch and hit the winning runs, helping Australia secure a 2–0 lead.
• He recently registered for the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of ₹2 crore.

• Technique: Unique batting style, often compared to Sir Donald Bradman for consistency.
• Resilience: Came back strongly after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
• Records: Over 10,500 Test runs, among the top run-scorers in history.
• Leadership: Currently captaining Australia in Tests, guiding them in the Ashes.

As per sources: the current focus of steve Smith would be on his professional ground as mentioned below;

Steve Smith’s current target is the IPL 2026 mini-auction, where he has registered himself again at a base price of ₹2 crore after going unsold in IPL 2025. Several franchises are expected to bid for him as they look for an experienced middle-order batter and leader.

Steve Smith’s Current Focus (Dec 2025)

• IPL 2026 Mini-Auction:
  • Smith last played in the IPL in 2021.
  • He went unsold in IPL 2025 despite setting a base price of ₹2 crore.
  • He has now re-entered the auction pool for IPL 2026 at the same base price.
  • Over 1,355 players are registered for the auction, making competition intense.
• Franchises Likely to Target Him:
  • Teams in need of a calm, experienced middle-order presence and leadership qualities are expected to show interest.
  • Media reports suggest at least three franchises are strategizing to pick him up.
• On-field Target:
  • Smith is captaining Australia in the Ashes 2025–26 series, aiming to secure the urn with a 3–0 lead.
  • His personal batting goal remains to cross 11,000 Test runs (he currently has 10,557).

Snapshot of Smith’s Career Targets