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Steven Smith (Credits - Getty)

Well, it has been a tough last few months for Steven Smith in his cricketing career and also life. The youngster failed to play the game in a fair manner, which saw him being ruled out from the game for a 12-month period. Meanwhile, he served 9 months ban and eagerly waiting for donning national Jersey as soon as the remaining 3 months conclude.

Meanwhile, he attended an interview where Adam Gilchrist played the host role. Steven Smith revealed how he was struggling mentally after being suspended from his favourite Job. He also revealed how he went through that turmoil.

It’s been a tough nine months – Steven Smith

Steven Smith quoted that the last 9 months have been pretty tough. The Ex-skipper added that he has witnessed a lot of ups and downs in the last year. Further, he added that he was in pretty dark space with few tears at times.

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Steven Smith. Image Courtesy: Getty

Steven Smith went on to add saying that his family and friends helped him to get out of the tough phase. He revealed that all his friends and family have given him the confidence to stand back in his life after going through a dull phase of life.

”Yeah, it’s been a tough nine months. I’ve had ups and downs throughout the nine months. Initially, I guess the first week or so after everything sort of went down in South Africa, that was really tough. I was in a pretty dark space. I was pretty much curled up in a ball and in tears for a lot of it,” Steven Smith quoted.

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Steven Smith (Credits – Getty)

Yeah, I was struggling mentally, and not doing really well. But I was fortunate that I had a close group of people that I could speak to. My now wife, my old man, my good mate Luke who’s here with me today and my manager. I’ve pretty much had these guys on a loop on the phone sort of assuring me everything was OK,” he added.

Well, it has been a pretty tough time for Steven Smith in the last 9-month period. However, the youngster spent his time playing the game across the globe. He also got the backing of the national coach to be back in the side, once the ban finishes.

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