Updated On: 14 January, 2024 02:37 PM IST | Sydney | PTI
Smith will be replacing now-retired David Warner as the opener for the upcoming home Tests against the West Indies. Warner played his final series earlier this month at home against Pakistan

Steve Smith. Pic/AFP
Gearing up to open batting for Australia in Tests, Steve Smith on Saturday asserted that it was not a new role for him since he has experience batting at No. 3 and he likes the challenge of facing the new ball.
Smith will be replacing now-retired David Warner as the opener for the upcoming home Tests against the West Indies. Warner played his final series earlier this month at home against Pakistan.