Usman Khawaja, the opener for Australia, is unsure if Steve Smith starting the Test for the Baggy Greens is the ideal lineup.
Melbourne, Australia: Usman Khawaja, the opener for Australia, is unsure if having Steven Smith start the Test for the Baggy Greens is the right lineup.
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Last year, following the conclusion of the three-match Test series against Pakistan, David Warner announced the end of his Test career.
After Steve Smith was selected as Warner’s replacement, he opened the Test series against New Zealand in February alongside Usman Khawaja.
Steve Smith scored just 51 runs in the two games’ four innings, including a three-ball duck in the first Test’s second innings.
Australia’s batting lineup for the Baggy Greens will be a topic of discussion leading up to the November 22 start of a four-match Test series against India.
While Khawaja acknowledged that he enjoyed playing with Steve Smith, he expressed uncertainty over whether playing with the seasoned player is the ideal starting combination for them.
I’m good friends with Steve Smith. Since I was fourteen, I had known him.
It’s fun to bat with him. Uncertain if it’s the ideal opening lineup for Australia. It’s a thought-provoking query. The first Test match is four months away.
At the Prime Cafe’s Melbourne premiere, Khawaja stated that it would be absurd to avoid discussing our finest six, and in what order.
Cameron Green was added to the playing XI to fill the middle order position after Smith was moved up to the top of the order.
Another man who may open with Khawaja is Travis Head, but he typically bats fifth to offer batting depth. Khawaja doesn’t anticipate many changes to their setup ahead of the series against India.
He anticipates adjustments based on the location of the games, enabling them to field their strongest squad to take on their rivals. For the series, I don’t think the Australian squad will alter all that much.
With Davey’s departure, the team has been essentially the same over the past few seasons. Bowlers and the top six are decided.
It would concern the opinions of the captain, coaches, and selectors regarding the ideal team composition. Khawaja continued, “The talks are about who is the best bowler and what team is best for this venue.”
On November 22, the four-match Test series between Australia and Burswood will begin at Optus Stadium.
The series will end at the storied Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the last match is scheduled to start on December 26.