Andrew McDonald Evaluates Steve Smith’s Performance As An Opener In Test | Cricket News

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald opened up on Steven Smith’s new batting place in Test cricket and stated that it is extra concerning the connection between the 2 openers. McDonald stated that Smith can carry out effectively as an opener as soon as he and Usman Khawaja make the connection. “I suppose it’s more just the connection of Usman and Smudge over time,” McDonald stated when requested about how they’re evaluating Smith as an opener as quoted by cricket.com.au. The head coach additionally praised Smith and stated that he’s “one of the best problem solvers in the game” for the Aussies.

“We’ve seen Davey and Usman’s connection and then the partnerships that they’ve been able to produce. That’ll be how we judge it – how that partnership functions. They’re world-class performers at the top of the order and we think Steve Smith is one of the best problem solvers in the game.

“We’ve stated that main into this and it is smart for us that he is (Steve Smith) on the prime,” he added.

Following David Warner’s retirement, Smith has moved to the highest of the order leaving the quantity 4 spot for Cameron Green in Australia’s upcoming two-match Test sequence towards West Indies which can start on January 17 in Adelaide.

In the primary Test match towards West Indies, Smith performed as an opener and scored 23 runs in each innings.

The second Test match between the Aussies and the Caribbeans will happen on Wednesday at The Gabba in Brisbane.

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News workers …)