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Australia Coach Says 'conversations' Happening On Smith's Test Opening Role
New South Wales: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the conversations are underway on Steve Smith's Test batting position ahead of the five-match Test series against India starting on November 22.
Smith, who was promoted to open the innings with Usman Khawaja after David Warner's retirement earlier this year, has had mixed outings. Smith has averaged 28.50 in four Tests, contrary to his overall average of 56.97. The right-handed batter has been the backbone of Australia's batting line-up for more than a decade but the dismal run at the top of the order is a worrying sign for the team.
“That's the question on everyone's lips, isn't it? Whilst we've got an eye to it, we haven't made any firm decisions around that one. There’s plenty of speculation around that. But in the background, I'd be lying if I said the conversation wasn't happening,” McDonald told SEN.
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