No, I don't have a plan: Steve Smith on retirement

Steve Smith not contemplating retirement [Source: Associated Press]

Australian legend Steve Smith is much-like several of his contemporaries is nearing the twilight of his career. Rarely utilised in white-ball cricket lately, Australia's over-reliance on Smith in the Tests cannot be denied.

Smith, 33, made his debut in 2010 and has since etched numerous laurels and records for Australia across formats. 8,191 runs from 87 Tests, which include 28 hundred at an average of 60.01, put him on an illustrious list.  

However, off-late Smith's place in Australia's limited-overs cricket is being quizzed leading to talks about him taking retirement from one format.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, the World Cup winner has squashed any such rumours about him. 

"No, I don't have a plan, but I'm 33 now. I've been playing international cricket for 13 years. It's a long time. I'm still enjoying it, but I'm certainly closer to the end than the start, that's for sure."

Smith on constant pressure to score runs

"Maybe. It's hard to get a gauge on it. I liked the added pressure and responsibility. I probably thrived under it. I'm not sure whether down towards the back end of my career whether that has taken a toll.

 I think there's probably a bit less pressure than there potentially used to be."

​Smith will in action during Australia's three-match ODI series against arch-rivals England starting tomorrow. 

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