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Steve Smith decided to go to Pakistan, took this step for the first time in his career
Sanjeev Kumar | February 3, 2026 7:23 PM CST

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Steve Smith in PSL 2026: Australia did not select veteran batsman Steve Smith in the team for the T20 World Cup, but now this player will be seen showing his strength in the T20 format. Steve Smith will be seen playing in Pakistan Super League. Steve Smith has signed a contract with the new team of Pakistan Super League, Sialkot Stallions. He has got entry in the direct team. Let us tell you that this year there is also an auction in PSL, but new teams have been allowed to directly select some players to form their base.

Smith went to Pakistan

Steve Smith's stature has diminished in T20 cricket. Along with IPL, he is no longer seen in Australia's T20 team as well. He has already left the ODI format. But his bat still has power and he has proved it in the Big Bash League. Although Smith did not get a place in the T20 World Cup squad, this player will play in PSL.

Smith's performance in Big Bash League

Steve Smith performed brilliantly in the Big Bash League while playing for Sydney Sixers. This right-handed batsman had scored 299 runs at an average of 59.8. The big thing is that his strike rate was 167.97 which is much higher than his career strike rate. Smith also scored 2 half-centuries and one century in 6 matches, but despite this, Australia has not given him a place for the T20 World Cup. Although Steve Smith has a lot of experience in T20 cricket. This player has scored 6242 runs in 272 T20 matches at an average of more than 32, in which he has also scored five centuries. Now it remains to be seen how he performs in PSL.

Smith will play Pakistan Super League for the first time

Steve Smith has played in all the major leagues around the world and now he will be seen playing in PSL for the first time. Apart from Big Bash League, Smith has also participated in Men's 100, Major League Cricket, IPL, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, T20 Blast. Smith has played most league cricket in India. He has played a total of 103 matches for four teams in IPL.

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