A biography for Steve Smithhasn’t been written yet.
“I think I've been able to withstand pressure and know that things get easier and I think, when they've got easier, I've cashed in.”
“Obviously the safety and security of the players is the biggest concern.”
“I don't like bowling that much. Every now and then, it's fine.”
“People can talk about whatever they want, doesn't mean I have it in my head.”
“I would call myself a cricket nuffie. I love watching cricket. But I've found other things in my life.”
“I think everyone is vulnerable to a moving ball. It's about just trying to find a way to have a solid defence and a game plan that can work in those conditions.”
“You never know in T20 cricket. Anyone can have a day out and take the game away from you.”
“T20 certainly is great for innovation.”
“I try to be as honest as I can and that's the best way to do things.”
“I got rid of one bat tap I used to have as I was about to face up, and getting rid of that's made me more stable and able to get in better positions and play, particularly fast bowling, a lot easier.”
“I think winning can become a bit of a habit.”
“I'll just do my own thing and just keep working hard to play hard.”
“Obviously, I did not start my Test career too well. With the bat, I was probably not quite ready to play at that stage. I was happy to go back to first-class system and learn my game a bit more, honing my skills, particularly my defence and patience.”
“I've faced a lot of short pitched bowling in my life and haven't had too many issues with it.”
“That's pretty important to me - to make sure I'm leading from the front.”
“You want to keep getting better every day.”
“When you're under pressure and your heart's pumping, you almost go back to what you know.”
“I actually think I play better with pressure, that extra pressure when the team needs something more and things like that.”
“I am comfortable with five-days. I like the challenge of a five-day Test.”
“For me, it's about having energy in the field and making sure I'm having fun and making sure everyone else around is having fun, whether it be telling a joke or something like that. It's to make sure we're all upbeat and we're ready to go.”