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Why Smith abandoned opening and who might grab the vacancy

Why Smith abandoned opening and who might grab the vacancy

Update: 2024-10-22

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Why did Steve Smith abandon the openers slot? It depends on who you ask. Smith says his teammates 'hated him up top'. Selector George Bailey reckons Smith indicated he wanted to move to number four. Coach Andrew McDonald indicated it was he and Pat Cummins who drove it. It's a fascinating subplot that has resulted in rolling auditions for the vacant slot. Alex Malcolm joins us to unpack the Smith conundrum and help us understand who might come next. Featured: Alex Malcolm, cricket analyst, ESPN Cricinfo.

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Why Smith abandoned opening and who might grab the vacancy

Why Smith abandoned opening and who might grab the vacancy

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