Image: Indian cricketer has gone viral for perfectly imitating Steve Smith’s batting style / © Business Standard
The internet has been abuzz with a viral video of a young Indian cricketer imitating Australian legend Steve Smith’s unique batting style with remarkable precision. Dubbed the “Indian Steve Smith”, the player mimicked Smith’s signature shuffle, exaggerated backlift, and pre-delivery movements with uncanny accuracy.
Fans on social media praised the dedication and talent displayed in replicating the unorthodox technique of Smith, who is widely regarded as one of cricket’s modern greats. Smith, with over 16,000 international runs, recently scored a vital 140 in the Boxing Day Test against India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he ended as the third-highest run-scorer with 314 runs. The video highlights Smith’s influence on budding cricketers worldwide.