Odean Smith

Odean Fabian Smith, born November 1, 1996, in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, is a powerful all-rounder in West Indies cricket known for his right-handed batting and right-arm fast-medium bowling. He burst onto the international scene with his T20I debut against Pakistan in 2018 and made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2022. Smith is renowned for his ability to clear the boundary with his aggressive batting and his sharp pace bowling, consistently delivering speeds over 140 km/h. His performances in domestic T20 leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League where he has played for teams like Jamaica Tallawahs and Guyana Amazon Warriors, as well as in the Indian Premier League with franchises such as Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, have helped solidify his reputation as a game-changer in limited-overs cricket.

Smith's journey has been marked by a steady evolution in skill and maturity. Known as a typical West Indian powerhouse, he made an immediate impact in his second ODI with a blistering 46 off 19 balls and has been important with both bat and ball in various global T20 leagues. He continues to be a key asset for the West Indies team with his all-round capabilities, combining muscle and skill to influence matches across formats. Smith’s pace, power-hitting, and improving bowling craft position him as a vital player for the future of West Indies cricket.