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flag Steve Smith denies retirement, focuses on Ashes lead and mentoring younger players.

flag Steve Smith has dismissed retirement speculation, saying he’s enjoying cricket and has no set end date, focusing on the current Ashes series and upcoming tours. flag The 36-year-old stand-in captain, Australia’s oldest player with Usman Khawaja retiring and Nathan Lyon injured, remains open to stepping down as captain if selectors prefer a younger leader. flag He praised the team’s depth and collective effort, highlighting a 3-1 Ashes lead despite England’s Melbourne win, and emphasized mentoring younger players. flag Smith expressed pride in Australia’s World Test Championship progress and aims to finish the series 4-1 for crucial points ahead of challenging tours in South Africa and India.

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