Steve Smith reveals his life outside cricket with some crazy choices in a fun session with Sahib Bali
most days, Steve Smith is a master batsman, displaying a range of skills that can only be matched by a few elite players in world cricket. However, behind the fearsome cricketer lies a lesser seen, intriguing side to his personality. Recently, fans have been able to see that hidden side of the former Australian captain, revealing a more captivating and relatable version of Smith than anyone could have expected.
From your favorite romantic song to celebrity crushes, Steve Smith talks it all
In the midst of a hot summer in Australia, tensions high, Test cricket action against India. The 35-year-old talked carefree with Star sports anchor Sahiba Bali in a segment known as ‘Dating a Superstar’. It was during this conversation that a speeding bullet revealed the causal side of Smith.
Interestingly, the rapid fire revealed that Smith’s famous crush growing up was Reese WitherspoonAmerican film actress who has starred in seasoned films and television series such as Legally Blonde, Big Little Lies, The Morning Show and Cruel Intentions.
The host also asked during the rapid-fire round if Australia’s top batsman would give up cricket or rest, to which Smith hilariously replied that he would rather give up cricket. In addition, the former Australian skipper highlighted his long-term relationship with his wife Dani Williswho 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 #SahibaBali tan @stevesmith49 test it with rapid fire and see where it gets stuck! 😉
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2025
Smith missed the historic milestone in the SCG Test
The Aussie batsman may have faced rapid fire off the field, but on the field he could not face the quick delivery at short and fell short of the 10,000-run milestone in his Test career for runs. Smith arrived at the crease in the second innings after Marnus Labuschagne dismissed by the Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna. Smith had 9995 runs and needed 5 more runs to reach the historic milestone. Just then, a short ball from Krishna took an extra bounce and took the blade off the shoulder of Smith’s bat, who wasn’t expecting the extra bounce. Yashasvi Jaiswal jumped to grab the ball and successfully managed to dislodge Smith. The Australian experienced batsman was on 9999 runs at this point and now he will have to wait till Sri Lanka tour to complete his 10,000 test drives.
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