‘Happy birthday to the Bradman from Kogarah' – Wishes pour in on Steve Smith’s 34th birthday

Steven Smith is one of the best Test batters of this generation who has inspired the fans not only with his game but also his grit and determination. Smith’s passion for the game has certainly made him a role model among the young and budding cricketers. The prolific Australian batter has become a productive hitter across all formats over the past few years. 

 The 34-year-old has excelled mostly in Test cricket, amassing 8792 runs in 96 games. Smith has a staggering average of 59.88 and a total of 30 centuries and 37 fifties to his name. The Australian run machine first gained notoriety as a possible leg-spinner with some batting ability. Smith, however, arguably, was the best Test batter in the world when he was elected Australia's captain.

Though the downside in his career came with the Newlands ball-tampering controversy, which resulted in Smith losing his captaincy and receiving a 12-month suspension that put an end to his professional career for a short span of time. But by smashing 774 runs in the Ashes series in 2019, he sensationally revived his career. Due to his impressive batting performances, Steve Smith has developed a fan base in India as well.

Earlier this year, the run machine even went on to win the Allan Border medal for the fourth time. It is among Australian cricket’s greatest individual honours that any cricketer receives. This achievement is not the first time for the star Australian batter as he has achieved this feat previously, also in the years 2015, 2018, and 2021.

The right-hand batter has enjoyed a huge fan following from all around the world and is also regarded as one of the best batters in home as well as away conditions. Meanwhile, the fans also took to social media and wished the cricketer on his birthday. Here are some of the wishes;

The Don Bradman from Kogarah  #SteveSmith #HappyBirthday

— Vignesh Bharadwaj (@VBharadwaj31) June 2, 2023

Happy birthday to the Aussie batting stalwart @stevesmith49 . Go easy in the WTC Final but full throttle in the Ashes #cricket #legend

— Vijeet Rathi (@vijeet_rathi) June 2, 2023

One of the few modern-day greats that gave India countless nightmares. Happy Birthday Smudge boi. Your 100 in the 2015 WC semis my favorite inns.

Now looking forward to a solid clash at The Oval.#SteveSmith #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/qCdQz9bRdV

— चिरकुट ज़िंदगी (@chill_babu) June 2, 2023

Most 50+ scores in ODI WC Knockouts

4 - 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 (4 inngs)
4 - Sachin Tendulkar (7 inngs)
3 - Javed Miandad (5 inngs)
3 - Adam Gilchrist (6 inngs)
3 - MS Dhoni (6 inngs)

Happy Birthday Steve Smith 💙 pic.twitter.com/Mhv8i0Iafp

— AS (@CricSamraj) June 2, 2023

The Greatest Test batter of Modern Era, 8792 runs at an average of 59.81 including 30 hundreds, fifty in World Cup Quarter, Hundred in World Cup Semi, Fifty in World Cup final, the man for big stages.

Happy birthday, Steve Smith. pic.twitter.com/oKg1UcWZfP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 2, 2023

We are watching a modern-day legend!

Century No.30 for Steve Smith! #PlayOfTheDay#AUSvSA | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/hl5Qu5xR6F

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2023

8792 runs in 96 Tests
4939 runs in 142 ODIs

2015 World Cup winner
2021 WT20 winner

Cricketer of Year 2015
Test Cricketer of Decade

Fastest to 7000 & 8000 Test runs

11 Test 100s v ENG
8 Test 100s v IND

Captained AUS to ODI series wins in ENG & IND

Happy Birthday Steve Smith pic.twitter.com/SvO5J8N0QK

— Arnav Singh (@Arnavv43) June 2, 2023

From starting out as a legspinner to becoming an all-time great batter, Steve Smith has had quite the journey.

Happy 34th Smudge! #OnThisDay 🎂 pic.twitter.com/gku0fll2UN

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 2, 2023