If I’m the opposition, I want him opening the batting: Paine on Smith
However, Smith's performances during Australia's tour of New Zealand raised questions about his suitability as an opener.
However, Smith's performances during Australia's tour of New Zealand raised questions about his suitability as an opener.
The visitors started well in the first half before the Indian bowlers struck twice. Ravichandran Ashwin got the first wicket while Shami scalped the second.
Steven Smith, who was declared the Man of the Match for his unbeaten 80 off 51 balls.
Australia have made two changes, they have roped in Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc in places of Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson, respectively. For England, Craig Overton has replaced Chris Woakes.
Smith was replaced by Marnus Labuschagne, who became Test cricket's first ever concussion substitute who can bat in Australia's second innings.
For England, Stuart Broad picked up a couple of wickets while debutant Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes picked up a wicket each.
Defending champions Australia were in a turmoil around this time last year after Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for one year in the aftermath of the ball tampering incident in Cape Town.
The defending Champions will look for a perfect start to their World Cup Campaign against Afghanistan, who might not be any match to Australia on paper, but will believe that they can win against any opposition on their day as the win against Pakistan in a Warm Up fixture reaffirms.
Steven Smith stepped down as Australia captain for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa and was…
Australia will aim to extend their supremacy over a hapless England side when they face off in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground here from Thursday.
