Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics but reckons ‘ship has sailed’ for big T20I tournaments

Published - January 20, 2026 02:24 am IST - Sydney Australian batsman Steve Smith. | Photo Credit: R. V Moorthy The star Aussie batter Steve Smith expressed his aspirations of featuring in a T20I for Australia in the Olympics, but admitted that playing for his country in big T20I tournaments may not be possible anymore, saying "that ship has sailed," according to ESPNcricinfo. Smith, who last featured in a T20I for Australia back in February 2024, recently smashed a 42-ball 100 for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL), followed by 54 off 40 deliveries against Brisbane Heat to help the Sixers into the Qualifier final.