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Steven Smith
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Andrew Hughes /
18 November 2010 /
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"He is the most likely direct replacement for Nathan Hauritz, though his improving leg-spin bowling is still a little rough around the edges."
A young leg spinner born in Sydney - Steven Smith has the potential on both sides of the ball to make a very good #7
Steven Smith
Nickname: Unknown
Right-arm leg spinner
Tests: 2
Bowling Average: 27.33
Ashes Experience: None
Ashes Role:
Smith gives Australia options. He is the most likely direct replacement for Nathan Hauritz, though his improving leg-spin bowling is still a little rough around the edges. And his aggressive batting is good enough to enable him to slot in at number six.
Likes: Being considered an all-rounder
Dislikes: Being touted as the new Shane Warne
Trivia: His mother was born in England and he has a British passport
Odds to be top Australian bowler: [19.0]
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