In 1978, he played as a substitute fielder for New Zealand in their Test match against Pakistan in Napier and was delighted to be paid NZ$100.
In his fourth game for Central Districts against Canterbury, he was knocked unconscious by a short delivery bowled by Richard Hadlee.
As a cricket commentator, he has also worked on television commentary at numerous ICC tournaments including the World Twenty20 and Cricket World Cup calling the crucial final ball as England tied with New Zealand in the final at Lords.
He has also appeared as a guest commentator on Sky Sports and Test Match Special in the UK during New Zealand tours of England.
Smith took an active role in presenting the Rugby World Cup on Sky in New Zealand in 2011.
[11] In the 1994 New Year Honours, Smith was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to cricket.