2. Steve Smith: The Unorthodox Genius
Steve Smith actually began his international career as a talented all-rounder with a good leg spin. He played for Australia for the first time in the 2011 World Cup, primarily as a left-arm spinner. Smith played in six matches throughout the competition, showing his bowling and batting skills. He was a left-arm spinner who took one wicket and contributed with the bat as well, getting 53 runs.
While he initially showed potential as a bowler, it was his batting prowess that really grabbed the attention of cricket fans all around the world. Smith’s focus moved over time from bowling to batting, and as a result, he developed into one of the game’s most prolific run-scorers and an essential member of the Australian batting order.
He has proven to be an obstacle for any bowling attack due to his unorthodox batting approach and great game-reading skills. His relentless will to succeed has only grown in recent years, especially in the wake of the ball-tampering incident. The cricketing world can without a doubt expect nothing less than excellence from Steve Smith as he prepares ready to play for Australia once more in the 2023 World Cup.
