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Who is Steve Smith? Know About His Wife, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Steven Smith, one of the most remarkable cricketers of the modern era, is celebrated for his extraordinary batting brilliance and quirky yet effective technique on the field. He transformed his career from a promising leg‑spinner into a world‑class top‑order batsman. Smith redefined consistency and adaptability at the highest level to play for the Australian national cricket team. He has scored over 10,000 Test runs with more than 35 centuries, becoming one of the fastest Australians to reach that milestone. Smith has set multiple records with his impressive performances and continues to inspire with his passion and unmatched cricketing intelligence.

Steven Smith Biography

Steven Peter Devereux Smith was born on 2 June 1989 in Sydney, Australia. He began his cricket journey as a leg-spinner before transitioning into a top-order batsman, where he truly excelled. Rising through domestic cricket, he became one of the best Test batsmen in the world. In 2018, Smith faced a 12-month ban due to the ball‑tampering scandal, losing his captaincy for the Australian cricket team. After serving the suspension, he made a remarkable comeback in Test cricket, reaffirming his status as a modern cricketing legend.

NameSteven Peter Devereux Smith
Date of BirthJune 02, 1989
Age36 Years
NationalityAustralian
Birth PlaceSydney, New South Wales
Height5 feet 9 inches
Weight78 kg
ReligionChristianity (Catholic)
Education

Alfords Point Primary School

Menai High School, Sutherland Shire

Current Teams

Australia National Cricket Team

Sydney Sixers (BBL)

Welsh Fire (Men's 100)

RoleTop-order Batter
Batting StyleRight-Hand Batter
Bowling StyleRight arm leg-break
DebutJuly 13, 2010, vs Pakistan | Test
Feb 19, 2021, vs West Indies | ODIs
Feb 05, 2010 vs Pakistan | T20Is
Jersey No.49
Net WorthApprox. $30 Million (₹250 crore)
Relationship StatusMarried to Dani Willis
Steven Smith Biography

Steven Smith Religion & Caste

Steve Smith's religion is Christianity. His religious beliefs can be seen in press conferences, where he is grateful to god for his success. There is no information available about the caste of Steve Smith, but he is from a Catholic background.

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Steven Smith Family

Steven Smith's family has been a supportive pillar in his cricket career since the start. They have helped him to grow and excel in the game of cricket.

Smith's parents encouraged his sporting interests from a young age and grew up in a close-knit environment that fostered his passion for cricket.

Steven Smith Father

Top-order batter Steve Smith's father is Peter Smith. He is known to have a degree in chemistry and has shown full support to Steve Smith to pursue his cricket career. He has provided guidance and motivation that helped Steve develop discipline and focus in this field.

Steven Smith Mother

Steve Smith's mother is Gillian Smith. She was born in London, which is the reason why Steve Smith is a dual passport holder, one for Australia and another one for England. Gillian has supported him emotionally and stood as a pillar with him.

Steven Smith Brother

Ther is no information available about Steve Smith's brother, as in his family, he only has a sister.

Steven Smith Sister

Right-hand batter, Steve Smith's sister is Kristie Smith. There is not much information available about her on the web except for her name.

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Steven Smith Instagram

The player with his unorthodox batting technique, Steve Smith, has over 4 million followers on his Instagram Profile, where he has posted 698 posts, and his Instagram user ID is @steve_smith49.

Steven Smith Twitter

Steven Smith also has 1.8 million Followers on his X (formerly Twitter) account, and his username is @stevesmith49.

Steven Smith Facebook

Australian star cricketer Steve Smith has an official Facebook page with the username @SteveSmith and has over 5.2 million followers on it.

Steven Smith Jersey number

Steven Smith’s jersey number is 49. There is no specific reason behind the selection of this number as his jersey number.

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Steven Smith Relationships

The former Australian captain, Steve Smith, started dating Dani Willis in 2011. He got engaged to his long-time dating partner on 17th June 2017. They both got married on the 15th of September 2018 in Berrima, New South Wales.

Steven Smith Wife

Steven Smith wife, Dani Willis. She is a successful solicitor with a degree in Law and Commerce from Macquarie University and has made herself a well-known personality in the profession. She has 112k Followers on her Instagram, and her user ID is @dani_willis.

Steven Smith Net Worth & Salary

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Steve Smith during a photoshoot (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Steve Smith)

As of 2026, Steven Smith net worth is estimated to be around $30 Million, which is approximately ₹250 crore, and that makes him one of the richest cricketers in the world. His wealth comes from a combination of Cricket Australia central contracts, IPL salaries, Big Bash League contracts, brand endorsement deals, and other investments. He earns around $1.37 million annually from his central contract and also earns international match fees. Smith has earned substantial sums in the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. Endorsements with brands like New Balance, Toyota, Gillette, and Fitbit further boost his income, making him a financially successful athlete.

Estimated Net Worth (2026)Approx. $30 Million (₹250 crore)
Annual Cricket Salary $1.37 million per year (central contract)
Big Bash League (BBL)Contract income with Sydney Sixers
Brand EndorsementsDeals with New Balance, Gillette, Weet‑Bix, Toyota, Fitbit, etc.
Steven Smith Net Worth & Salary

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Steven Smith Career

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Steve Smith (Image Credits: ICC Official X Account/@ICC)

The 36-year-old cricketer, Steven Smith career began as a bowler, but eventually he transitioned himself in one of the best batsmen in the world across the formats. He has been playing cricket for Australia for more than a decade now and has performed up to the mark. Smith made his Test debut on July 13, 2010, playing against Pakistan. He played his first ODI match on February 19, 2010, against the West Indies, but announced his retirement from this format in March 2025, and he made his T20I debut on February 05, 2010, against Pakistan.

International Career

Steve Smith stats show his impressive career till now and are a part of the “Fab 4” of international cricket, which includes other players like Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. He has played 123 Matches in his Test career and scored over 10, 763 runs with a strike rate of 53.90, including 37 centuries. Smith has also played in 170 ODI matches in which he scored a total of 5800 runs with a strike rate of 86.96 and also scored 12 centuries in his ODI career. He has played 67 T20I matches in which he scored a total of 1094 runs for his country with a strike rate of 125.45.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Tests1232202810,76323956.0519,96653.9037441,172672150
ODIs170154205,80016443.286,66986.96123552158900
T20Is6755111,0949024.86872125.45059626410
Steven Smith Stats

Other League Career

Steve Smith has played in some of the biggest cricket leagues in the world, like IPL, BBL, MLC, CPL, The Hundred, and many others. In IPL, Steve Smith has played for various teams, including Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. The right-hander has played 103 IPL games, scoring 2,485 runs, including one century. Smith also plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, which is the domestic T20 League of Australia. He has played 36 matches in this league and scored 1318 runs with an average of 48.81. He has scored 4 centuries in this league, which is the most by any player in the BBL.

TournamentTeamsMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
BBLSS363581318125*48.81873150.97489361230
Men’s 100WF-M88113747*19.57106129.240015490
Major League CricketWSF9933368856.00226148.6703232160
IPLPWI, RR, RPS, DC1039321248510134.511940128.0911122560530
BPLCV22016168.002272.72001010
CPLBR7701856326.42145127.580121430
CLT20NWS, SS1713425145*27.88241104.140019290
Vitality BlastWOR540673416.7557117.54004430
Other League Career Stats

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Steven Smith Achivements & Awards

The Australian cricketer, Steve Smith, was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2015 and the ICC Test Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2017 for his classic game in test cricket. He was named in the ICC Test Team of the Year from 2015-17 and then again in 2019. Smith has also won awards like the Wisden Cricketer of the Year and the Allan Border Medal for his overall performance in cricket. He has recently broken a record and made his name where he has scored the highest runs at Lord's by visiting batsman, and crossed Warren Bardsley's previous record of 575 runs at the venue.

YearAchievement / AwardDescription
2015ICC Cricketer of the YearAwarded for outstanding performances across formats.
2015ICC Test Player of the YearFor scoring the most Test runs (1474) in the calendar year.
2017ICC Test Player of the YearAfter scoring 1305 runs in Tests with an average over 70.
2015ICC Test Team of the Year (3 consecutive years)Named as part of the world's best Test XI.
2017Wisden Cricketer of the YearRecognized as one of the five cricketers of the year.
2017Fastest Australian to 6000 Test RunsReached in 111 innings.
2018Allan Border MedalAustralia's top cricketing honor for best overall player of the year.
2019ICC Men's Test Team of the YearFor remarkable Ashes and consistent Test performances.
2025Highest Runs Scored by Visiting Batsman at Lord'sSurpassing legends of cricket to score the most runs at Lord's by a visiting batsman
Steven Smith Achivements & Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steven Smith’s age and birthday?

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Steven Smith is 36 years old and his birthday is on 2nd June.

What is Steven Smith’s height?

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Steven Smith is 5 feet and 9 inches.

What is Steven Smith’s jersey number?

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Steven Smith's jersey number is 49.

How many centuries has Steve Smith scored in international cricket?

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Steve Smith has scored 49 centuries in international cricket.

What is Steve Smith net worth & salary?

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Steve Smith net worth & salary are around $30 Million.

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