DTVHINDISteve Smith’s opening slot in Australia team in danger due to poor performance, know what coach Andrew McDonald said?
Smith has not been able to impress as an opener in the last four Test matches Steve Smith (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to start between India and Australia. It is worth noting that this time this series is going to start in Australia from 22 November. Along with this, fans are curious to know whether Steve Smith will be seen opening in this series or not? So, recently the team’s head coach Andrew McDonald has made a big statement regarding Smith’s opening batting position in the Australian Test team. McDonald says that he has not yet reached any final decision, but discussions are going on around it. Andrew McDonald gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently while talking to SEN about Steve Smith’s opening slot in the Australia Test team, Andrew McDonald said – This is the question on everyone’s lips. Although we are keeping an eye on it, we have not taken any concrete decision about it. There is a lot of speculation about it. But it is in discussions, I would be lying if I said there are no talks going on. There is a lot of conversation going on about what will happen in Test cricket in terms of the coming summer. McDonald further said- Obviously, if we make a change with Steve Smith, then someone else will have to go for opening batting. We have seen Cameron Green succeed at number four. There are some layers added to taking such decisions, but at the moment nothing is confirmed and decided. On the other hand, if we talk about Smith’s performance as an opener, in the last four matches he has played, he has scored a total of 171 runs at a modest average of 28.50, which is much less than his career average (56.97). He has been handling this role in the Australian team since David Warner retired.
‘He can only open’ Michael Vaughan gave a shocking statement regarding Steve Smith’s batting in T20 cricket
Smith is no longer Cricket Australia’s first choice in T20 format Steve Smith (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Australia cricket team’s experienced batsman Steve Smith has been one of the best batsmen of modern day cricket. However, after making an impact in Test and ODI cricket, he has not been able to prove himself in the shortest format of the game i.e. T20 International cricket. However, he was reinstated into Australia’s T20 squad after performing well in the Big Bash League 2022, and he also opened the batting in two matches during the T20 series against India in November 2023. On the other hand, a big statement has come out from former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan on his batting while opening. Vaughan says that he is just an opening batsman in his place in T20 cricket. Michael Vaughn gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding Steve Smith’s batting in T20 format, Michael Vaughan quoted Fox Sports as saying – I think his place in this format is only in the opening. Because he can use his playing skills well in the first 6 overs. He is a brilliant player, but if he doesn’t open then I don’t think he should play this format. If you have to play him, then make him bat in top 2, it will be very good for you. He can score 80 or 90 runs for you in 50 balls. Vaughan further said – The advantage will be that if he (Smith) bats in the powerplay, there will be no pressure on the middle order. In this format, you need such players who keep hitting from 6 overs to 20 overs. But I think he is a brilliant player in the first six overs, because at that time there are only two players outside 30 yards.
‘My average is 60’ Steve Smith’s big statement came out after criticism of the opening spot in Test cricket
I have opened the batting against the new ball many times. Steve Smith (Photo Source: Twitter) Ever since former Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith has been seen in a new role in Test cricket, he has been the constant target of critics. Smith has been promoted to Test cricket after David Warner retired from red ball cricket. Now in this format he is seen opening instead of middle order. Whereas Steve Smith has to face a lot of criticism after his average performance in Adelaide and Brisbane test matches against West Indies. However, Smith answered his critics to some extent by scoring 91* in the second innings of the second Test match. On the other hand, opening for Steve Smith, who has scored nearly 16,000 runs in international cricket, in Test cricket remains a point of doubt. So now amidst all the criticism, Steve Smith has given a big statement giving a befitting reply to the critics. Smith has said that his average while opening in Tests is 60. Steve Smith silenced his critics Let us tell you that regarding his opening batting in Test cricket, Steve Smith was quoted by Sydney Morning Herald as saying – There was a lot of talk about me when I failed in two or three innings. I was not out once and was out on low score twice. A lot of comments were seen on this. Smith further said- My average as a Test opener batsman is 60. I haven’t really read about it. It’s just a batting position, and I have come in many times and batted in the opening against the new ball. I’ve thought about what different things we could do.
AUS vs WI: Joshua de Silva had to step on Steve Smith’s bat, heavy trolled on social media
In the second and final Test match played at Gabba, Brisbane, West Indies defeated Australia by 8 runs. AUS vs WI (Pic Source-Twitter) In the second and final Test match played at Gabba, Brisbane, West Indies defeated Australia by 8 runs. In this match, all the players from West Indies performed very well and played an important role in the victory of their team. However, during the match, West Indies wicketkeeper batsman Joshua de Silva made a big mistake, after which he is going viral on social media. In fact, during the fourth day of the second Test, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon had drinks between overs. When both the Australian players were talking among themselves over drinks, Steve Smith had placed his bat near the stumps. Joshua de Silva did not know this and he accidentally stepped on Steve Smith’s bat. This video is going viral on social media. Fox Cricket has shared this video on its official social media account. He wrote on the caption of this video, ‘It’s just a bat, right Smith?’ Due to the brilliant bowling of Shamar Joseph, West Indies won the second test against Australia. The credit for this victory of West Indies goes to 24 year old young fast bowler Shamar Joseph (Shammar Joseph) who, despite being injured, broke Australia’s pride on the Gabba field. With this, West Indies has drawn this two-match Test series 1-1 on Australian soil. Shamar Joseph bowled lethally and took 7 wickets for 68 runs in 11.5 overs and bowled out Australia for 207 runs in the fourth innings. For Australia, Steve Smith remained unbeaten after scoring 91 runs. Joseph received the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards for his excellent performance. Players who scored the most runs while opening for India in Tests Top 5 bowlers who took most wickets in test cricket in India India’s 10 most successful bowling pairs in Test cricket- Top 5 bowlers who took most wickets in day-night test matches ICC Awards Winners 2023 List: Who got which award, know here- 5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) Those 10 unlucky cricketers of test cricket, who were out on 199 runs 5 teams that have won the BBL title the most number of times 5 Indian players who have played the most number of Test matches against England IPL 2024: Dhoni will captain, see CSK’s strong playing XI
Pat Cummins got Steve Smith’s support on his statement about celebrating ‘Australia Day’ on some other day.
Some Australian players have expressed their inability to play on ‘Australia Day’ to be celebrated from January 26. Australia (Image Credit- Twitter) Steve Smith, one of the legendary batsmen of the Australian team, has supported the statement of Australian captain Pat Cummins in which he said that can’t we find another day to celebrate ‘Australia Day’. It is noteworthy that this time ‘Australia Day’ is being celebrated by the Australian government on 26 January. However, at this time the entire Australia team will be seen playing with West Indies in the second test match in Brisbane, Gabba. So on Australia Day, cricketers like Scott Boland and Ashley Gardner showed their inability to play cricket. After which Smith now shared his views with Boland and discussed Australia Day. He expressed his desire for all Australians to celebrate the day, but acknowledged that not everyone currently feels the same way. Smith suggested that the way forward would be to find a way for all Australians to celebrate that special day. Steve Smith’s big statement came out Let us tell you that regarding Australia Day, Steve Smith was quoted as saying by thewest.com.au – I was talking to Scott Boland about this recently and being an Australian, you want all Australians to celebrate that day. . But at this time the way other Australians are moving forward and some are not able to move forward. Perhaps we need to change the way we move forward, so that all Australians can celebrate this day. Also, let us tell you that now Australian team players Pat Cummins and Steve Smith are going to be seen playing in the second test match against West Indies from January 25. Also read- IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah will be seen playing to give more responsibility and new direction to his career. 5 Indian players who have played the most number of Test matches against England IPL 2024: Dhoni will captain, see CSK’s strong playing XI Virat Kohli out, see India’s playing XI for the first test against England Those 5 Indian players who have scored centuries in all three formats Top 5 captains who hit most sixes in all formats of cricket These 7 cricketers have married more than once IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals will win the second trophy on the basis of these 11 players Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in super over in T20I history 5 Indian batsmen who have been run-out the most number of times in T20Is IPL 2024: Pat Cummins will captain..! Know SRH’s playing XI
Australia’s head coach gave a big statement regarding Steve Smith’s role as an opener in the Test.
Andrew McDonald said that Steve Smith has batted very well at number three and number four and that is why he does not want to see him bat in the top order. Usman Khawaja Steve Smith (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia’s experienced batsman Steve Smith has expressed his view that he wants to open with Usman Khawaja in Test cricket for the Australian team. Let us tell you, David Warner, another experienced batsman of Australia team, has recently retired from international Test cricket. Australia had defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the three-match Test series. It was only after this Test series that David Warner retired from international Test cricket. Now many people are asking the same question that who will open the Australian Test team in his place? This list already includes Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw and Cameron Bancroft. Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has given a big statement regarding Steve Smith’s opening in Test cricket. According to him, all the options available will be discussed. Not only this, Andrew McDonald also said that Steve Smith has batted very well at number three and number four and that is why he does not want to see him batting in the top order. According to the West Australian, Andrew McDonald said, ‘Steve Smith has presented his views to the world but we will look at all the options carefully and only then will we give our decision. It’s great to see that Steve Smith has put himself forward to play such a big role. Steve has batted well at number three and number four and you do not want to remove the strength of your team because then it will be very difficult to fill that position. Cameron Green is also a very good player: Andrew McDonald Australia’s head coach further said, ‘I think Cameron Green is also a good player and he can perform very well in Test cricket also. Green is very young and has performed very well in limited overs cricket. Even in T20, we have seen that he can bat aggressively and his bowling is also very good. Let us tell you, Australia has to play a two-match Test series against West Indies, which is starting from January 17 in Adelaide. 5 batsmen who have scored more than 3 thousand runs in T20 International matches Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in IPL history IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans’ playing XI will be like this under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. 5 players who have scored the most centuries while opening in all formats of cricket Those 5 memorable innings of David Warner in Test cricket which are impossible to forget These 5 star cricketers can earn crores even by modeling IPL 2024: After taking over the captaincy of MI, Hardik Pandya will do whatever he wants, see playing XI 5 test matches which ended in the fewest overs IPL 2024: This strong playing XI of RCB will now bring the trophy to the franchise. Top 10 teams making lowest scores against India in Test cricket
“I am very happy with Smith’s performance at number 4” – Cummins probably does not want to make Steve Smith the opener.
Pat Cummins and Steve Smith (Pic Source-Twitter) Ever since David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket, many opening batsmen have been seen as his replacement, especially in Test cricket. Players like Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw were included in this list. However, the team management was open to the idea of trying Cameron Green at the top of the order along with Usman Khawaja. AlthoughBefore the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney, Steve Smith had expressed his desire to open, which made the decision even more difficult for the team management. marnus labuschagne supported the idea and said that it would give him a lot of motivation to improve in the longest format. However, captain Pat Cummins does not support this and is happy with Smith playing at number four. The captain said that he has no problem from numbers 3 to 6, as Labuschagne, Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh have performed well. Steve Smith will bat at number 4 only – Pat Cummins Pat Cummins was quoted by Cricbuzz as saying, “I am very happy with (Smith’s) performance at number 4. Obviously Marnus (Labuschen), Steve (Smith), Travie (Head) and (Mitchell) Marsh have been very influential at Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6. So the first instinct is probably not to disrupt it.” Warner was a tremendous player in red-ball cricket and Cummins said that it would be difficult for anyone to replace him. The 30-year-old did not give a clear indication of the player who could replace Warner in the final playing XI, but said that players who have scored runs in the Sheffield Shield will be considered for this. Cummins said, “Obviously it will be really difficult to repeat what Davey has done. I think what you really look for is who is in the best position to score runs. But I think, in Test cricket, there are some things that remain true – and that is that you have to put pressure on the opponent. You have to tick the scoreboard. Not always – but most of the time – you have to keep the scoreboard moving. There are some thoughts, but realistically, if someone is scoring runs in Shield cricket, it is probably a good sign that they can do it at the next level.” Also read: Wasim Akram got furious on social media, read what is the whole matter
