Few stories in the cricketing arena are as compelling as that of Steve Smith, whose journey from a No. 8 batsman to an opener at the age of 34 encapsulates the essence of determination and adaptability. Smith’s odyssey in the Test arena began on July 13, 2010, against Pakistan at Lord’s, where he was initially perceived as a leg-spinning all-rounder, a position that often saw him bat lower down the order.