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. Steve Smith Read Quote
I’ve just aimed to go out with a clear mind; to try not to premeditate my shots and if I’m going to play a few big shots I try to have a few deliveries under my belt first; have my eye in a bit better. Steve Smith Read Quote
To be able to say I am an Ashes-winning captain… just hearing those words and saying them myself is pretty special. Steve Smith Read Quote
An Ashes series is huge for Australian cricketers – and English cricketers for that matter – and there’s always that added pressure. Steve Smith Read Quote
We don’t go out there to try and lose games of cricket, we go out there to try and win and play the best way we can. Steve Smith Read Quote
If it takes me 300 balls to get a 100, then it’ll take me 300 balls. That’ll also tire the bowlers quite a bit too, so it’s a bit of a win-win if that’s the case. Steve Smith Read Quote
I remember Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell getting into me quite a bit. I don’t think they really rated the way I played. But maybe I’ve changed their views now perhaps a little bit. Steve Smith Read Quote
A bit of a verbal challenge actually makes me switch on a bit more and gets me in for the fight. Steve Smith Read Quote
