296 Quotes by Steve Smith

I've always been one to want a fair contest between bat and ball even as a batter, so if that's taken away I don't think that's great.

You never know in T20 cricket. Anyone can have a day out and take the game away from you.

I generally play spinners quite aggressively.

We don't go out there to try and lose games of cricket, we go out there to try and win and play the best way we can.

For me, it's about making sure the mental side of my game is in a good place; if it is, then it's just about backing your ability when you are out in the middle and doing what you can for the team.

I think part of being a professional cricket player is being able to adapt to conditions.

Particularly when I'm batting, I don't really hear anything that's going on. I block it all out. Maybe a little bit when I'm fielding but then again, it's just words. It doesn't affect me. If people want to say things then go for it.

Look, I admire Virat a lot. He is an amazing player.

To be able to say I am an Ashes-winning captain... just hearing those words and saying them myself is pretty special.