Australian cricketer Steve Smith has settled one of cricket's most debated questions by picking Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batter of all time. In a rapid-fire interview with BBC Sport Wales, Smith overlooked other cricketers, including Virat Kohli, and picked Tendulkar for his remarkable impact on the game.
Smith is currently playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2025. He has struggled in his first three matches, scoring just 58 runs. Smith is active only in Tests in international cricket. The right-handed batter had retired from ODIs earlier this year after Australia's exit from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Steve Smith Names Sachin Tendulkar as Greatest Batter of All TimeDuring the rapid-fire session with BBC Sport Wales, Steve Smith was asked to name the greatest batter of all time. Smith picked Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer of all time and Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batter.