Steve Smith confirms 1st-of-its-kind partnership with Indian fitness company in Australia

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith is active off field as he is on field. Besides, being a prolific cricketer, Smith is also a sharp businessman and investor who invests his time and money in ideas he believes in. As a result, Smith recently anunced a new partnership with Indian award-winning fan engment and wellness company Stepathlon to launch ‘Race for Australia with Smudge’.

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Steve Smith partners with Stepathlon to encour Australians to maintain healthy lifestyle

Race for Australia with Smudge is a “Virtual Race” and fan engment initiative for Australian citizens who wants to get active. initiative aims at encouraging everyone, regardless of fitness level, , location, and guiding each participant to opt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. It will be a 12-week event and people interested in participating can do so through a free app which will encour Australians to take a minimum of 10,000 steps per day and opt a healthier way of life. By participating in race, fans can also win several contests and prizes.

Speaking about partnership, Smith said that 2020 shone a spotlight on importance of our health and that of each one's families, friends, community and country. Expressing his excitement to collaborate with Stepathlon, Smith reiterated that he is looking forward to encour, empower and eng all Australians to take ownership of ir health and wellbeing to build a healthier and happier nation.

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Stepathlon, Ravi Krishnan said that ir mission is for all Aussies to come toger as a nation, to support, inspire and motivate each or to a healthier, happier lifestyle. He furr said that y are houred to be working with Smith whose passion for fitness and well-being are values that synergise with that of Stepathlon. Krishan stated that y see ir initiative as modern-day ‘active’ version of 70s iconic ‘Life. Be in it.’ campaign.

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Stepathlon CEO furr said that Smith is an inspirational partner who is personally committed to a healthy lifestyle and w will le Australia, t only on field but off it as well. Krishnan also pointed out that y are alrey in discussion with a number of brands, and partners that appreciate vision we have for Race for Australia with Smudge and want to be part of building a happier, healthier nation.

This could come as a consolation for Steve Smiith as ahe of IPL 2021 auction slated to be held in February, his name surprisingly featured in RR list of released players 2021 after a series of poor performances in previous edition. Smith played all 14 matches in UAE and mand to score only 311 runs at a strike rate of 131. Champions of inaugural IPL edition, Rajasthan finished with a wooden spoon in IPL 2020.

Sanju Samson has been appointed as new captain of franchise although  Steve Smith career stats in IPL have been decent. premier batsman amassed 2333 runs in 95 matches at an aver of 35.3 with 11 fifties and one century. It will be interesting to see which team ends up picking Australian at IPL 2021 auction.

RR list of released players 2021

Steve Smith, Ankit Rajpoot, Oshane Thomas, Akash Singh, Varun Aaron, Tom Curran, Anirudha Joshi, Shashank Singh.

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How much is Steve Smith net worth?

According to sportsrush.com, Steve Smith net worth stands at approximately AU$31 million (₹175 crore). His net worth comprises of income he receives from Cricket Australia for being an active Australian cricket player. He also receives salary from New South Wales for his commitments for state in Australian domestic cricket. ditionally, Steve Smith has earned income through his endorsement deals with brands like Sanittarium and Commonwealth Bank among ors.

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Disclaimer: above Steve Smith net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

SOURCE: CRICKET.COM.AU