If Steve Smith replaces David Warner, Michael Clarke believes he will not only surpass Brian Lara’s 400 record but also emerge as the world’s greatest opener. Smith would be the best opener in the world in a year, according to Clarke.
Given that David Warner has retired, the search is on for Australia’s next opening batter.
One thing is certain—Warner has been in that position for thirteen years. Nearly 6000 of Smith’s 9500 Test run total have come at batting No. 4 at an average of 61.51. Smith has made 1744 runs with a batting average of 67.08 while batting third eleven times. He has also had some success at that position.
Smith would be the best opener in the world in a year, according to Clarke
Although previous Australia captain Michael Clarke thinks Steven Smith might replace David Warner as the world’s finest opening batsman, he still thinks Cameron Green is the most likely choice for the selectors.
With Warner’s Test retirement, a new era will begin with the selection of the team for the opening Test against the West Indies on Wednesday. Finding a method to accommodate Green has replaced the earlier storyline of who could replace him as a specialist opener, such as Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, or Matt Renshaw.
The only current player to express a desire to open is Smith, but at the end of the Pakistan series, both coach Andrew McDonald and captain Pat Cummins seemed hesitant.
“If he chooses to start the batting and if they offer him the opportunity to do so, he’s going to be the No. 1 Test opener within Twelve months,” Clarke stated. “He’s a talented player. You can bat practically anywhere on the order if you can bat at three. He’s decent technically and has excellent ball control, a sharp eye, and lovely hands.
Although Smith has never opened in a first-class or Test match, former Australian batter Callum Ferguson felt confident in Smith’s ability to succeed in that role.
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