Steven Smith Biography: Wikipedia, Net Worth, Age, Height, Siblings, Children

Steven Smith, a distinguished Australian cricketer, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Test batsmen of his generation.

Known for his unorthodox batting technique and remarkable consistency, he has been a cornerstone of Australia’s cricket team, leading them to multiple international victories as a former captain and current vice-captain.

Profile

• Full Name: Steven Peter Devereux Smith
• Stage Name: Steve Smith
• Born: June 2, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian-British
• Occupation: Cricketer
• Height: 5’9” (1.75 m)
• Parents: Peter Smith ,Gillian Smith
• Siblings: Kristie Smith
• Spouse: Dani Willis
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: USD 30 million

Early Life and Education

Steven Smith, born on June 2, 1989, in Kogarah, New South Wales, is an accomplished cricketer.

He grew up in a supportive family with his parents, Peter Smith, a chemist, and Gillian Smith, who was born in London, granting him dual Australian and British citizenship.

Raised alongside his older sister, Kristie Smith, he developed a passion for cricket at age four, encouraged by his father, who coached him in their backyard.

Smith attended Menai High School in Sydney but left at the age of 17 to pursue cricket in England, playing for Sevenoaks Vine in the Kent Cricket League.

His academic pursuits took a backseat due to his cricketing commitments, notably failing his Higher Senior Secondary grade after missing an English assignment while playing in England.

His early cricketing talent shone through, leading him to represent Australia at the 2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia. His Christian upbringing and mixed English and Australian heritage shaped his grounded personality.

Career

Steven Smith began his professional career as a leg-spinning all-rounder, making his first-class debut for New South Wales in 2008 and his international debut in a T20I against Pakistan in February 2010.

Initially selected for his bowling, his batting potential quickly emerged, leading to a shift to the top order as a batsman.

He debuted in Test cricket in 2010 as a number 8 batsman but was recalled in 2013 as a specialist batsman, eventually becoming Australia’s Test captain in 2015.

His leadership saw Australia win the 2015 Cricket World Cup and multiple Test series. Smith’s career faced a setback in 2018 due to a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, resulting in a 12-month ban from international and domestic cricket.

He made a remarkable comeback in the 2019 Ashes, scoring 774 runs at an average of 110.57, including back-to-back centuries.

As vice-captain, he contributed to Australia’s 2021 ICC T20 World Cup and 2023 ICC World Test Championship victories.

Smith has scored over 10,000 Test runs, with a career-high Test score of 239 against England in 2017. He has played for IPL teams such as the Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Capitals, and captains the Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @steve_smith49
• Facebook Handle: Steve Smith
• Twitter Handle: @stevesmith49

Personal Life

Steven Smith,36, a prolific cricketer, married Dani Willis, a law and commerce graduate from Macquarie University, on September 15, 2018, in Berrima, New South Wales, after dating since 2011 and getting engaged in 2017. Teammates like Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch attended the wedding.

The couple, who have no children, reside in Sydney and enjoy a low-key lifestyle. Smith is an avid collector of cricket memorabilia, particularly vintage bats, and has a quirky habit of wearing a left-handed batting glove on his right hand during practice.

Net Worth

Steven Smith, a renowned cricketer, has an estimated net worth of $30 million.

His wealth stems from his Cricket Australia contract, worth $1.37 million annually, and earnings from IPL contracts with teams such as Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.

Endorsements with brands like New Balance and his investment in the Australian mattress company Koala, which turned a $100,000 stake into $12.1 million, significantly boost his income.