Steve Smith (cricketer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Steve Smith (cricketer) born?June 2, 1989
2. Where was Steve Smith (cricketer) born?Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3. What is the career batting position (test)?Primarily number 4
4. What is the ICC test batting rating record?947 (second highest all-time)
5. What position does Steve Smith usually bat in cricket matches?He bats at number 4 in Test matches and number 3 in ODIs and T20Is.
6. How many Test runs has Steve Smith scored?He has scored over 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

Leg-spinning all-rounder: A cricketer who bowls leg-spin deliveries and is also proficient in batting.
ICC Test Batting Rating: A system used by the International Cricket Council to rank batsmen based on their performance.
Ball-tampering Incident: The 2018 controversy where Australian players illegally altered the cricket ball, leading to sanctions.