Who will be partners Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, when Border-Gavaskar Trophy Held in Perth on November 22, it is one of the most important decisions Australian electors have to make.
Steve Smith The current partner is Khawaja, but considering his inconsistent performances and the strength of the Indian bowling line-up, it is felt that this will be more beneficial to the Indian team Australia Move him back to fourth, where he has established himself as one of the game’s premier hit creators.
Mid-order Travis Head has been mentioned as a potential opener, with first-class cricket officials mentioning the possibility six weeks ago.
Specialist openers like Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw are all in contention, while all-rounder Cameron Green is now an unlikely option, Because of concerns that a back injury could keep him out of the series.
With so many moving parts, testing is great Ian Healy Says Australian selectors should consider an unorthodox move – Play Mitchell Marsh As an opener, keep your head in a neutral position.
Although Marsh did not start the batting in the Tests, former Test wicketkeeper Healy suggested his inclusion.
“Travis seems a little hesitant to move up the pecking order, and I understand that. He’s a bigger threat when the ball isn’t swinging as much,” Healy commented to SportsBoom.
“I think Travis is reluctant to go up, and I agree with that. He’s a scarier guy when the ball isn’t in play as much. sports craze.
“He should be able to enjoy the freedom of the middle order. I think Cameron Green or Mitch Marsh might be good options and we know Marnus (Labuschagne) can do the job but he’s at third I also like Smith’s opening batting, maybe more than he does.
Australia’s struggles in the top order were the main reason for their defeat in the last two Test tours of India. “Now that Green has a back injury, the pressure might be off, Marsh might be out in the open and Smith is down to four with Manus and Hyde on both sides. I’m not sure who’s going to bat at number six,” Healy noted. Healy said.
Marsh is skilful and has played a number of ODIs in the past two years, but his Test average is just 30.45 with three centuries in 42 matches.
His figures have dropped to 18.33 in five Tests against India, whom he last played at the MCG in 2018. He expressed his preference to bat in the middle order in Test cricket.
By comparison, Smith’s career average of 61.5 ranks fourth, but he’s averaged just 28.5 in eight innings since taking over for the retiring David Warner last summer. Legendary Aussie opener Matthew Hayden said it would be “crazy” to keep Smith in the position.
Additionally, Hyde recently batted in the middle order for South Australia against New South Wales in Sydney under the watchful eye of Australia’s chairman of selections, George Bailey.
