Updated On: 16 January, 2024 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Following the retirement of Australia`s star opening batsman David Warner, the void for the opening spot will be filled by Steve Smith. The Aussies all-rounder Cameron Green will bat at the number four position in the test series against the Carribeans starting from January 17 in Adelaide

Pat Cummins, Steve Smith (pic: File Pic)
Ahead of the first test match against West Indies in Adelaide, Australia skipper Pat Cummins opened up about the excitement of Steve Smith and said that he can`t wait to open for the home side. The skipper also mentioned that the new ball excites Steve Smith.
"He can`t wait to get out there. Also think the new ball, maybe [there will be] a few more scoring options. It`s something that excites him," Cummins said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.