Steve Smith is house hunting in popular neighbourhoods of New York

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has left Australia since he is not permitted to play any international or domestic cricket for the next one year. It will also to some extent keep him away from the eyes of the Australian media who have severely criticized him since the emergence of the ball-tampering scandal. Smith is set to feature in the inaugural edition of the Global T20 Canada and was recently spotted in New York checking out houses.

According to an exclusive from Herald Sun Smith checked out quite a few apartments in West Village neighbourhood of New York City that is known for being one of the hot spots for celebrities. He has been in this part of the world previously as his finacé Dani Willis has been in Manhattan since March this year.

Later that evening Smith was spotted by a fan at a local Irish bar, Nancy Whiskey Pub. He was busy checking his phone while the fan made sure he clicked pictures as well as a video of the Australian cricketer enjoying the beer.

Fans who spotted him were shocked

The guy who spotted him there was shocked to see Smith there. He said that the cricketer was quiet and looked lonely to him.

“It was an absolute shock to see the former Aussie cricket captain all by himself. He looked quite sad and lonely and it’s a good thing he had his phone otherwise he would have had no contact with anyone,” herald sun quoted.

Further talking about the evening the ones who spot him added, “It was quite raucous but all the fun was happening around him and there was loud rock music playing. Steve seemed to be content with just himself for company though.”

At the Global T20 Canada Smith will also have his former colleague and the other man to be banned for a year in the ball-tampering scandal David Warner for company. They have been signed up by different franchises but is certainly a great opportunity for them to keep their cricketing skills sharp.

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