Australia abandon Steve Smith experiment
Australia scrap Steve Smith opening experiment after just four Tests in admission of failure
After just four bruising Tests averaging 28.5, the Steve Smith opening experiment is over – at the Australian veteran’s request. Smith will return to the comfort of the middle order for this southern summer’s epic series against India,
Australia abandon Steve Smith experiment ahead of marquee India series
Australia abandon Steve Smith experiment ahead of marquee India series - Smith was pushed up to open after the retirement of David Warner but will now return to the middle order
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith won't open against India, says Australia selector George Bailey
Steven Smith returns to Australia's middle order for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Selector George Bailey confirms Smith's request, citing his preference and Cameron Green's injury.
Steve Smith Returns to No. 4: A Shift in Australia's Test Lineup
Veteran cricketer Steve Smith will return to his preferred No. 4 position in Australia's Test lineup against India, after trying the opener slot due to David Warner's retirement. Smith's shift back is partly influenced by Cameron Green's absence due to surgery.
Australia's opening conundrum: Steve Smith unsure about role against India
Australia's track record against India in Test series. Australia last defeated India in a Test series during the 2014/15 season under Smith's captaincy. Since then, they have face
Steve Smith will not open in Test series vs India, confirms George Bailey
Australia batter Steve Smith will not open the innings vs India, confirmed Australia chief selector George Bailey. The announcement comes nearly a month ahead of the first Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Steve Smith To Return To No. 4 For Australia's Test Series Against India
Star Australian batter and former captain Steve Smith is set to bat at the No. 4 position for Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series against India. The reigning champions of the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) are gearing up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.
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Steve Smith has told selectors he no longer wants to open the batting in Test matches
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Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc named in New South Wales Sheffield Shield squad
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NSW name Smith, Starc for round two Shield blockbuster
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Cameron Green ruled out of India Test series, to undergo back surgery
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green was on Monday ruled out of the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India ...