Finch & Faf on Steve Smith: Rivalry, Quirks & Sandpapergate | Cricketers on Cricketers

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In this episode of Cricketers on Cricketers, former Australia captain Aaron Finch and South Africa legend Faf du Plessis sit down to dissect one of the game's greatest and most enigmatic batters: Steve Smith. From their earliest interactions at Rising Pune Supergiant to heated Ashes and Australia vs South Africa battles, Finch and Faf share unprecedented insights into Smith’s mindset, his obsessive 30-bat routine, the aftermath of 'Mintgate' and 'Sandpapergate', taking over captaincy from MS Dhoni, and the psychological superpower that makes him unstoppable. 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - First Impressions at RPS 04:07 - Respect After Mintgate 06:36 - Sandpapergate & Faf's Message 08:02 - Smudge's 30-Bat Obsession 10:45 - DRS Hacks & Batting Routines 13:39 - Relentless Competitiveness 15:43 - From Leg-Spinner to Modern Great 17:08 - The Pressures of Captaincy 18:42 - Taking Over from MS Dhoni 21:50 - 2015 World Cup & Mental Fortitude 25:04 - The Ultimate Fighter #stevesmith #fafduplessis #aaronfinch #sandpapergate #balltampering #msdhoni #risingpunesupergiants #IPL #savsaus #testseries #cricketshow #cricketpodcast About Channel: 🏏 Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe to Cricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International Matches Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfo Get more cricket updates at: https://www.cricinfo.com/ You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfo https://twitter.com/Cricinfo https://www.instagram.com/Cricinfo/ Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates: Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzX iOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg