STEVE SMITH

Steven Smith is one of the most decorated cricketers of his generation and brings extraordinary experience and batting craft to any franchise. Born on 2 June 1989 in Kogarah, New South Wales, the right-handed batter has represented Australia across all three formats since 2010 and is a three-time ICC tournament winner, having been part of the squads that won the 2015 and 2023 men's one-day World Cups as well as the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Smith retired from one-day international cricket in March 2025 after over 170 appearances in that format, choosing to channel his competitive energy entirely into Tests and the T20s, with the goal of playing in the Olympics in 2028. 

The former Australian captain's combination of technical mastery, big-game temperament, and tactical awareness makes him one of the shrewdest acquisitions any ETPL franchise could make. He also has a pair of the safest hands in world cricket and is an extremely reliable and athletic fielder.