Steve Smith makes huge retirement declaration ahead of WTC Final

Australia National Cricket Team batting icon Steve Smith might have just picked up a bat for the first time in three months just a few days ago, but he has made it clear that he will strengthen his career till the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Steve Smith is currently preparing for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against South Africa at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The big game will get underway on June 11 as the Australia National Cricket Team is aiming to retain the WTC mace.

Steve Smith crushes retirement rumors ahead of the WTC Final 2025

Ahead of the WTC Final 2025, the Australian legend has quashed all the retirement rumors by declaring that representing his country at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles is his ultimate goal. Notably, Smith has been very selective about his training methods for the last 10 months.

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The right-handed batter said that he felt strong, like he was before 2014, after working extensively on his fitness regimen with a new personal trainer in America. He also mentioned that his hips are more flexible now, which could help him while fielding in the slips.

Well, the 36-year-old admitted that as he gets older, staying mentally strong becomes tougher, but he stressed the importance of staying focused and being in the right frame of mind to bat for longer.

The Olympics is my number one goal: Steve Smith

Even though Smith admitted to feeling uncomfortable during BGT 2024-25 against India due to retirement talks among fans and media, the Aussie star reaffirmed that he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics.

Smith has silenced retirement talks with a bold statement on why retirement isn't on his mind. The former Australian skipper was quoted as saying by Code Sports, “That's my number one goal.”

Retirement? Not just yet.

Steve Smith still has some big plans before he's ready to entertain talk of hanging up the boots.

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Meanwhile, Smith shared his love for Lord’s ahead of the WTC Final against South Africa, calling it his favorite ground after Sydney. He spoke about the famous slope and the fast outfield at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground, where he averages 58.33.

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Steve Smith calls Lord’s his favorite ground after Sydney

The veteran batter further explained, “I think it's probably, outside of Sydney, my favorite ground to play at. The history, the surface itself. It always takes a few balls just to get used to that slope. At one end you feel like you're standing really tall, and at the other end you feel like you're falling over a little bit. But the ball races away, both up the hill and down the hill.”

He even joked about missing out on the legendary lunch at Lord’s because he’s done well there in recent years. Smith signed off by saying, “And then the lunch is fabulous. They always say it's a great place to miss out on so you can enjoy your lunch. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the last few years I've done really well there, so I haven't been able to cash in on that.”