Steve Smith did not have the best of campaigns leading Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020. So, when the franchise did not retain him this year before the start of IPL 2021, it did not come as much of a surprise for fans. So, as soon as his name came up at the IPL 2021 players' auctions, Delhi Capitals bought his services for ₹2.2 crore. Before IPL 2021 was suspended due to the spread of Covid-19, Smith played 6 games for DC in which he scored 104 runs at an average of 26 and a strike rate of 111.82. Smith also said that he was taking painkillers every time he stepped out to bat.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2021 03:45 UTC