Australia coach backs under-fire Smith as opener for series against India
Rubbing salt to the injury, the 34-year-old Smith could only manage 51 runs from four knocks during the recently-completed 2-0 series victory over New Zealand.
Rubbing salt to the injury, the 34-year-old Smith could only manage 51 runs from four knocks during the recently-completed 2-0 series victory over New Zealand.
Out of the 41 batters to have done so to date, his current average of 49.67 is bettered only by India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli (53.44).
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Smith's innings exemplified the qualities of a classic Test knock, displaying his expertise and patience throughout Day 1.
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Virat Kohli had objected to a section of the Indian crowd, who was giving an unsympathetic reception to Steve Smith, during the World Cup match last year.
Labuschagne was declared Player of the Series in Tests against New Zealand and was the second-highest run-getter in Test series against Pakistan.
Commenting on India's bowling attack, Gambhir felt that Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah can give a difficult time to the Australian batsmen.
On the intense debate over ICC's proposal to trim Test matches to four days, Steve Waugh said the governing body should leave the longest format as it is.
Labuschagne was declared Player of the Series against New Zealand as he was the highest run-getter — 549 runs in 3 matches — in the series that the Aussies won 3-0.