Rajasthan Royals releases Steve Smith ahead of IPL 2021
IPL Franchise Rajasthan Royals have decided to withdraw contract with their Australian captain Steve Smith ahead of the 14th Indian Premier League this year. Steve Smith scored 311 runs at a strike rate of 131 in 14 league matches in 2020 IPL.
Forever a Royal…š
Some special memories Smudge. š¤#RoyalsFamily | @stevesmith49 pic.twitter.com/esOSQVtAtP
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 20, 2021
The Rajasthan team had retained Steve Smith for Rs 12.5 crore in the IPL 2018. However he had to stepped down from the position for the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa ahead of the Indian Premier league.