LO AND behold, Australia have discovered a leg spinner who is being likened to Shane Warne. But before young Steven Smith can be expected to rip through the batting line-ups of international sides, he must first be given time without feeling the weight of expectation on his increasingly valuable shoulders.
Smith, 19, has rapidly developed his leg spin in the past two years and has received tutelage from Warne and spin guru Terry Jenner, who said: "On his best day, he's got a Warne-like leg break. He is an outstanding prospect, and Warney is very excited by him."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/cr...fore-2012jenner/2008/10/20/1224351155945.html
As I expected Steven Smith is our best prospect to becoming our spinner in the future. I was starting to get worried with his performances of late but with the backing of both Warne and his mentor I'm a lot more confident about him. Hopefully both are working with him and NSW about how to best develop him.
Interesting seems like Kolkata Knight Riders are after him too, that would be a great experience for him to bowl on the spinning pitches of India.