“One of the best problem solvers in the game” -Andrew McDonald backs Steve Smith to fire after failing as opener for the first time.
Andrew McDonald backs Steve Smith to fire after failing as opener for the first time
Andrew McDonald backs Steve Smith to fire after failing as opener for the first time- Andrew McDonald is the head coach of the Australian cricket team that won the Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as a former cricketer who represented Victoria and South Australia.
He was born in Wodonga, Victoria, and now resides in Geelong, Victoria.
Following Steve Smith‘s failure to begin the innings in his debut Test, Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has thrown his weight behind him.
The 42-year-old regards the right-hander as a problem solver and believes he should bat at the top.
In his debut as an opener, the former Australian captain was dismissed for 12 runs. Becoming West Indies’ Shamar Joseph’s first Test wicket.
The 34-year-old remained undefeated at 11 in the second innings as Australia won by 10 wickets with only 26 runs required.
McDonald told reporters on Saturday that they chose Smith and Khawaja as openers because of their extensive history together. The Victorian elaborated (according Cricket Australia).
Khawaja, who scored a vital 45 in the first innings in Adelaide. Might miss the second Test after being hit on the chin by a bouncer from Joseph.
The left-hander is allegedly have to pass a few concussion tests before playing in Brisbane.
“Sometimes you do get drawn into shots that potentially you don’t play” – Andrew McDonald, a professional basketball player
McDonald acknowledged that the unknown element had a role in Joseph claiming both Smith. And Marnus Labuschagne in the first innings, but expects them to work it out in Brisbane.
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