296 Quotes by Steve Smith

I'd say that probably 95 per cent of batting is mental and decision-making.

Selectors are there to do a job. They pick what they see as best for the team.

I have always self-coached. It's something that I am big on.

You can't score runs if you're sitting in the dressing room.

I remember Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell getting into me quite a bit. I don't think they really rated the way I played. But maybe I've changed their views now perhaps a little bit.

I have always seen myself more as a batsman than a bowler.

I think I've been able to withstand pressure and know that things get easier and I think, when they've got easier, I've cashed in.

With training for T20, I try to clear the fence a lot.

I've performed pretty well in the games I've captained Australia in and hopefully I can keep it up.