Steve Smith turns 31: Rajasthan Royals use KKR owner's famous song for birthday video

Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith celebrated his birthday on Tuesday. 31-year-old has established himself as one of greatest batsmen of his generation and is a pillar in Australian batting line-up across all formats of game. On Steve Smith birthday occasion, his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals have wished ir captain, featuring a mont of his moments on and off field, while playing a famous Bollywood song in background.

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Steve Smith birthday: Rajasthan Royals wish ir skipper on his birthday

In a video uploaded on ir official Instagram account, Rajasthan Royals wished ir captain Steve Smith on his 31st birthday with a video tribute. Steve Smith birthday video featured moments from Australian's life behind scenes at Jaipur franchise, with multiple ad shoots and insight into his net sessions. former Australia captain can be seen shaking a leg thought out video, while it also features some of his improvised shots on pitch.

Incidentally, Rajasthan Royals featured song I Am  Best in ir Steve Smith birthday video, a song which was originally picturized on IPL rivals KKR's co-owner Shahrukh Khan from film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, a film that also starred KKR's or co-owner, Juhi Chawla.

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Steve Smith Birthday: Smith open to play IPL 2020 if T20 World Cup gets postponed

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Steve Smith stated that he would prefer to play in IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed. former Australian skipper said that he would want  World Cup to happen as  pinnacle for one-day or T20 cricket. However, if tournament gets postponed, he would be open to playing IPL as it is a terrific domestic tournament. futures of both IPL and T20 World Cup are in doubt to ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

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Steve Smith will continue to lead Rajasthan Royals franchise in w postponed IPL 2020. Smith took over captaincy from Ajinkya Rahane midway through last year and will hope to lead his team to title glory for first time since inaugural edition in 2008. Steve Smith has featured in 81 IPL games so far, scoring 2022 runs at an aver of 37.44 and a strike-rate of 128.95. In his three seasons with Royals, Australian featured in 36 matches, scoring 759 runs.

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