Australia batter Steve Smith said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus ... 4 - but he is happy to bat wherever the team wants him to. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed last week that he ...
Prolific Australian batter Steve Smith clarifies his decision to ... "I was asked where I’d prefer to bat, and I said four. I also mentioned that I’m happy to bat wherever — I’m not ...
Steve Smith has denied asking for a return to the No ... Last week, selector George Bailey said Smith had “expressed a desire” to move down the order. “I got asked where I’d prefer to bat and I said ...
Steve Smith’s return to the No. 4 spot in the lineup for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy isn’t just about numbers or past glory; it’s about setting up the team for success in challenging ...
“As time unfolds, you map out what the future looks like, and we’ve got different challenges this summer. That was a collective decision. Ultimately, that’s one that Steve doesn’t make,” he added. The ...
Among the big talking points leading up to the marquee series was whether former captain Steve Smith would continue to open the innings for Australia or go back to the middle order where he has ...