293. The Steve Smith ODI Story: From A Young Leggie to Middle-Order Maestro

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 293 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Australia’s modern-day great, Steve Smith, has announced his retirement from ODI cricket, leaving behind a legacy of 5800 runs, 12 centuries, and two World Cup trophies. But what does this mean for Australia’s future in the format? In this episode, we dive deep into:Smith’s rise from a leg-spinner to a middle-order maestroHis pivotal role in Australia’s 2015 & 2023 World Cup triumphsThe most iconic moments from his ODI careerWho steps up in his absence? What does this mean for Australia’s 2027 World Cup plans?Smith’s future in Test and T20 cricket—what’s next?Join us as we break down the highs, the impact, and the lasting legacy of Steve Smith in ODI cricket.On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Soorya Sesha joining us. Thank you so much listeners for tuning in to this episode and for your unstinted support. Please follow and press the bell icon on Spotify and stay tuned. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Never on the Backfoot is also on YouTube so don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for a lot of insightful content coming up there as well. Until next time, stay safe and take care, listeners!