Steven Smith has been involved in non-stop cricket ever since the Test series against India last year. Mentally and physically it has been draining for Australia’s blue-eyed boy. He capped off a brilliant summer scoring centuries in each of the four Tests against India, captaining Australia in the absence of injured Michael Clarke to a 2-0 win.

Australia’s Steve Smith and partner Dani Willis pose in the change room after they beat India in fourth Test at SCG in Sydney. PIC/Getty Images