Published 15:34 IST, January 12th 2021
Steve Smith net worth, house, investments and salary ahead of IPL 2021 auction
Australian batsman Steve Smith won the 'Player of the Match' award for registering scores of 131 and 81 in the drawn third Test against India at the SCG.
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Australian batsman Steve Smith regained form as he struck a majestic century against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). By scoring 131 in the first innings, Smith registered his 27th Test ton and backed his performance with another 81 in the second innings. For his SCG heroics, the modern-day batting icon was adjudged as ‘Player of the Match’ and also leapfrogged above Indian captain Virat Kohli in the ICC Test Batsmen rankings.
On the back of Steve Smith’s SCG masterclass, here is a look at some details regarding his net worth and personal life details.
How much is Steve Smith net worth?
According to thesportsrush.com, the Steve Smith net worth stands at approximately AU$31 million (₹175 crore). His net worth comprises of the 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 the state in Australian domestic cricket.
Additionally, Steve Smith has earned income through his endorsement deals with brands like Sanittarium and Commonwealth Bank among others.
Steve Smith also owns a house in Vaucluse, Sydney where he lives with his wife Dani Willis. According to realestate.com.au, Smith’s Sydney-based house is worth AU$6.6 million (₹37 crore).
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How much was Steve Smith IPL 2020 price?
Steve Smith was recently seen scratching the batting guard of Indian batsman Rishabh Pant at the SCG. A short video of cricketer doing the same has been caught by a stump camera which has been circulating among fans for a while. The incident, famously termed by fans as ‘Smith cheating India’, has led to reports that the Rajasthan franchise may release him ahead of the upcoming Dream11 Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) season.
While no official announcement has been made to confirm the aforementioned reports, Australia’s Test talisman raked in some big bucks from the previous edition of the tournament. During the Dream11 IPL 2020 players retaining window, Rajasthan retained Smith for a staggering amount. As per IPL reports, the Steve Smith IPL 2020 price was US$1.8 million (₹12.5 crore).
Disclaimer: The above Steve Smith net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. The website does not guarantee a 100% accuracy of the figures.
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Updated 15:34 IST, January 12th 2021