FOUND: 16 - What They Never Told You

Australia v West Indies: first Test, day one – as it happened

New opener Steve Smith was dismissed early as Australia chased West Indies’ 188 at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024

Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies

Steve Smith dares the West Indies attack to waste the new ball with short-pitched deliveries as he opens for Australia in the Test series opener.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Steve Smith's bold opening move takes center stage as Australia face West Indies in series opener

NEW DELHI: As Australia gear up for the series opener against West Indies at Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on newly-promoted opener Steve Smith, who is set to take on a more attacking role at the top of the order.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024

More logic than conspiracy in Cameron Bancroft’s Test squad omission

While some western observers might like to assume an agenda, the facilitation of Cameron Green’s return makes cricketing sense.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

Specialist opener Cameron Bancroft has been overlooked as Smith moves up the order to replace the retired David Warner, Harry Latham-Coyle outlines how the three primary antagonists remain intertwined six years on from the ball-tampering affair in Cape Town

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Steve Smith to replace David Warner as Test opener for Australia

Smith has scored almost 10,000 Test runs in the middle order.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Steve Smith to start career as Test opener following David Warner retirement

Australians adjust batting order ahead of West Indies double-header

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener

NEW DELHI: Australia's Test team is set for a major shakeup as Steve Smith takes over the opening position alongside Usman Khawaja, succeeding David Warner, ahead of the upcoming two-match series against West Indies.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024

No agenda in 'line-ball call' to leave Bancroft out

Chief selector George Bailey has hit back at suggestions there is an agenda against Cameron Bancroft, after the opener was overlooked for the Test squad.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024