Ex-India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik praised ex-Australia captain Steve Smith, saying he has an uncanny knack for being ahead of game. "Smith led Australia beautifully [in semi-final against India]...Because of his captaincy skills - how he rotated bowlers, used the spinners wisely," he stated. Smith retired from ODI format after Australia lost to India in Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final.