"Steve Smith doesn't seem overly concerned about Test tours to England and India in 2027"
Steve "The Wall" Smith: daily grind, crickets, and dreams of gold
London, June 8 (ANI): The cricket world's been buzzing about Steve Smith's Test future, and our fearless Aussie warrior ain't shedding any light yet. At 36, ol' Stevie's keeping the cards close, taking it "day by day," and not drooling over the 2027 Test tours to England and India[3][5].
His eyes, though, are fixed on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s[4][5], where he's planning to knock 'em dead in his signature style. Over the last five Tests, he's slapped four centuries against India and Sri Lanka, and we're expecting more of that swashbuckling in this WTC[4][5].
After the Champions Trophy, Smith hung up his ODI boots with a whopping 5,800 runs in 170 appearances, 12 centuries, and two World Cup wins. But T20Is? He's been out since February 2024, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2021. Still, he's looking to fill His Airness' boots in the emerging Major League Cricket (MLC), with two Washington Freedom appearances between the WTC final and Australia's First Test versus West Indies in late June[4][5].
Olympics, here he comes: Smith's aiming to bring that gold home for Aussie. But first, there's some unfinished business at Lord's, a ground where he's averaging 58.33. He spills his love for the place in a friendly banter: "They always say it's a great place to miss out, so you can enjoy your lunch… Thankfully, or unfortunately, I haven't missed out much.[5]"
His stats speak volumes: 2,255 runs in 22 Tests and 42 innings in England, averaging 55.00, with eight centuries and nine fifties. At Lord's specifically, he's made 525 runs in five Tests, with two centuries and fifties each in nine innings[4].
With 10,271 runs at an average of 56.74 in 116 Tests for Australia, Smith is the fourth-highest scoring Aussie batter in Test cricket[4]. Pat Cummins' boys will try to keep the Mace they clinched after beating India in the previous WTC final at The Oval in June 2023[4]. But a resolute South Africa, under Temba Bavuma's charge, is eyeing their first ICC trophy in over two decades[4].
So, chin up, Steven, the cricket world's waiting. Until then, we'll be reminiscing about those smashing strokes and that gritty determination.
Bonus Fact: Steve Smith gazes into the abyss of cricket's future, focused on Lord's. Although the 2027 Ashes in England and the five-Test tour to India beckon, Smith's not keen on pondering the distant future—it's all about the present WTC final and making every moment count[5]. With a career spanning more than a decade, Smith's tremendous run has captivated cricket fans worldwide. Will we witness his magical bat again in 2027, or has he hung up his Test whites for good? Only time will tell.
- As he looks to the future, Steve Smith maintains focus on the present, eschewing speculation about his Test career beyond the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s.
- In the world of sports, opinion is divided on what Smith's retirement from the T20Is and ODI formats means for his career, with some fans eagerly anticipating his potential return to Test cricket in 2027.
- Historically, Steve Smith has left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, amassing an impressive 10,271 runs in 116 Tests at an average of 56.74, a testament to his remarkable skill and dedication, making him one of the greatest players in Australian cricket history.
