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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Aussies drubbed Kiwis by 279 runs in the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, thus concluding with a 3-0 whitewash.
It was his fifth catch of the innings, all held at second slip.
As soon as Steve Smith scored his first run, the Sydney Cricket Ground burst into ironic cheers and even the Australian batter could see the funny side.
Currently ranked fourth in the ICC Test rankings, Australia's newfound Number 3 started the year in 110th place.
The Australian great Ricky Ponting also named Virat Kohli as the captain of his side which features a solitary spinner in Nathan Lyon.