I dont like waiting to bat: Steve Smith

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Sydney. Australia’s leading batsman Steve Smith said that one of the main reasons behind opening the batting in Tests is not having to wait for his turn to bat in Test cricket. Smith has never opened the batting in red-ball cricket, but he is all set to take up the role in the opening Test series between Australia and West Indies in Adelaide on January 17.

“Since Marnus has been back playing at No. 3, I have been waiting to bat for a long time,” Smith told Fox Sports. I don’t like waiting to bat, so I thought why not get my hands on it and crack up tops? That way, you can include Cameron Green and you are playing with your best six batsmen.”

He also exemplified his familiarity against facing the new ball during the 2019 Ashes in England, a tour where he scored 774 runs at an astonishing average of 110.54, something that helped him achieve success as an opening batsman. Can do. “I’m excited). I love facing the new ball. If you look at the 2019 Ashes, I was there early most of the time facing the new ball.

“I batted at No. 3 for many years and did very well against the new ball early on. So this is nothing new to me. “I enjoy going out there and being around it and I’m looking forward to that challenge,” he said.

Smith also revealed that he was eyeing an opening role in the Tests after David Warner’s retirement from the format became clear, with Cameron Green set to bat at number four against the West Indies. “I mean, talks have been going on for a while.”

He concluded, “Obviously, knowing that Davey was going to withdraw from international cricket in Sydney and I know they were keen to get Cameron Green back as well. For me, it was a conversation that said, ‘I’m eager to get to the top. If you were wondering about Greeny at the top, he hasn’t done that at all. Bats at number four in (Green) Shield cricket. ,

–IANS

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