This statement of Steve Smith will embarrass PCB! Australian players looked unhappy with this in PSL 2026

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 22, 2026

PSL 2026: pakistan super league 2026 Ever since it started, there has been some controversy or the other. Sometimes ball tampering is seen by Pakistani players and sometimes foreign players leave PSL and play IPL. On the other hand, this time in PSL 2026, all the matches are being played in empty stadiums, that is, no spectators are being allowed to enter the stadium.

The Pakistan government had taken this decision to save fuel amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Regarding this, now Australian veteran player Steve Smith has given a statement that will put Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to shame. This statement of Smith has come to light after the match played on April 21, in which he was the player of the match.

What did Steve Smith say?

Yesterday, a match was played between Rawalpindies and Multan Sultans in PSL 2026. Smith is part of Multan Sultans team in PSL. In the press conference after the match, Steve Smith said, “It’s a pity that we don’t have spectators. It would be great to play in a packed stadium, that’s why we love playing cricket. But, it is what it is and we have to move forward with it. I’m sure a lot of people will be watching us on TV.”

🚨 STEVE SMITH BLASTS PCB..!!! 🤯”It’s a shame that we haven’t crowds. It’ll be cool to play in front of some packed stands, that’s why we love playing cricket. But, you know, it is what it is, and you get on with it. I’m sure plenty of people are watching us on TV.” pic.twitter.com/5KGQTb6j77
– Abdullah. (@Abdullahh_56) April 21, 2026

How was Smith’s performance?

Steve Smith displayed amazing batting against Rawalpindies. While batting in this match, Smith played an innings of 56 runs in 31 balls. During this period, 5 fours and 3 sixes were hit from his bat. Smith’s strike rate was 180.65. Due to which he was chosen player of the match.

By how many wickets was the match won?

Batting first in this match, Rawalpindi scored 166 runs losing 4 wickets in 20 overs. In which Darryl Mitchell’s 58 runs were included. The target of 167 runs was achieved by Multan Sultans by losing 4 wickets in 18.4 overs. Multan Sultans won this match by 6 wickets.