Steve Smith is a smart operator on the cricket field and off it as well. While his prowess with the bat is well known, he is also a savvy investor

Eight teams will take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, with 44 matches set to be played.

Australian cricket team star batter Steve Smith arrived in Lahore ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) amid concerns surrounding a public threat from an armed opposition group.

PSL 2026 Security Concerns: Pakistan-based armed group, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, has warned international players like David Warner and Steve Smith against participating in the PSL, threatening to disrupt the tournament.

Australia came into the tournament as the favourites, but injury problems before the start of the tournament and poor performance in the group stage matches led to their early exit.

Cricket Iceland mocked Australia after T20 World Cup exit, especially over the bizarre decision not to play Steve Smith against Sri Lanka.

After leaving Smith out of the squad entirely originally, Australia have pulled the trigger on adding Smith to their squad hours before their crunch match with Sri Lanka, but he was ultimately left out of the playing XI.

Smith had earlier been flown to Sri Lanka as cover for skipper Mitchell Marsh, who missed Australia's opening two matches due to a testicular injury.

Steve Smith fetched PKR 14 crore as a direct signing in the revamped 11th edition of PSL, making him the most expensive player in the league's history.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was on Wednesday forced to miss the team's opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against Ireland after suffering a groin injury.