 In September 2018, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.Sir Alastair Cook described Steven as the worst bowler he had faced during the recent Tailenders Live show at the Palace Theatre Manchester #Tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover

Crook was born and brought up in Australia, of British parents.He holds a United Kingdom passport, so is not classified as an overseas player for the purposes of county cricket's overseas player restrictions.