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. The first Test of the 2024-25 edition is scheduled to begin on November 22 in Perth, with subsequent matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Australia's chief selector, George Bailey , confirmed on Monday (October 14) that Smith will no longer open the batting and will instead return to the middle order for the side led by Pat Cummins . Smith had previously opened for Australia in their last two series against the West Indies and New Zealand after David Warner’s retirement but struggled to make significant scores.
Bailey explained that the decision was made after discussions between captain Pat Cummins, head coach Andrew McDonald, and Smith himself.
Australia's chief selector, George Bailey , confirmed on Monday (October 14) that Smith will no longer open the batting and will instead return to the middle order for the side led by Pat Cummins . Smith had previously opened for Australia in their last two series against the West Indies and New Zealand after David Warner’s retirement but struggled to make significant scores.
Bailey explained that the decision was made after discussions between captain Pat Cummins, head coach Andrew McDonald, and Smith himself.
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