Speaking after Australia sealed a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan, head coach Andrew McDonald said selectors were currently weighing up whether to promote Steve Smith to the now vacant Test opener’s spot
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Worth a shot he isnt getting any better where he is
A bit rough on Sancroft. Grinding away in shield, only for Smitty to step in.
Give Cam Bancroft a go He making lot of run in shield He is classical test OPENER don't do bullshit by moving Smith to open to Allow Green comes at 4 Bancroft deserves more
Smith has been a little off his regular pace, so putting him up the order is definitely a big option to give him another chance. But right now it does seem to make more sense to bring back Marcus Harris in to open, and push Smith to open when Khawaja retires (which will be soon enough).
And when Smith retires, then the younger guns will step in again. Maybe someone new will be a revelation, maybe Renshaw or Pucovski push their way into contention.
Bancroft!
Nah Smith moves far to much on crease, a decent opening bowler will sort him out
Travis Head is the perfect candidate for opener. He opens in ODIs, and by moving him up, you can have both Marsh & Green in the side.
Here's the Test XI I suggest:
1. Head
2. Khawaja
3. Labuschagne
4. Smith
5. Marsh
6. Green
7. Carey (WK)
8. Cummins (C)
9. Starc
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
Should give Bancroft a chance, He deserves it
Harris and Renshaw has already gotten some chance
Will has some time ahead
Smith and Labushagne should open. Can bat for a session for 45 runs. They can discuss who left the ball better or who left more runs. Then, in the second session, they can each hit one boundary before getting out in bizarre circumstances.
Absolutely right..he is best in the world in this format of game…he will be successful test opener too😊
Answer is Will Pucovski select him. He will play another 12 yrs
Bancroft
Hands up for Bancroft
Come on pick the best opener gotta pick Bancroft 👍🇦🇺
Cam Green needs to open
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Travis head with khwaja labushangne then smith then maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can give handy overs with spin bowling
Travis Head should open
Travis Head is good to opening Bateman Smith no3
Labuschagne to open, Smith at 3, Head at 4, then Green and Marsh. That would get Smith in earlier, which is what he wants, as well as alternating left and right handers and alternating the bashers and the plodders, to put it crudely. The fast scoring of Head helps whoever is at the other end, whereas Marnus can have the opposite effect. Plus there would be a lot of pressure on Green to justify all this shuffling to accommodate him; 5 is an easier place to bat than 4.
What a great option – let’s put a player who has been out of form since 2019 as opener to make way for someone who was dropped due to poor form. How about selecting a specialist opener who has been making runs in the Sheffield Shield for a couple of years. Time for McDonald to get his balls back from Cummins.
If I gave 1 piece of advice to selectors it would be don’t just think about the West Indies test series think about the other future test matches after that and who would best suite those conditions.
I think Steve Smith ❤❤is the best at no 3 ❤❤
Cameron Green should open. Now's the time to give the young lad a chance
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Smith is the only Batsman in the team who can play new ball
I think labuscagne should open and Smith continue to come at no 3
C Bancroft should get chance in the squad
I thougt smith is not suitable for t20's ….he has to re think about his t20 career
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Smith is the best option for to open in all formats
I reckon Smith needs a change, don’t think he will open but you never know.