Debate continues over who should replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener, with Steve Smith winning the race. Former coach Justin Langer expresses disappointment over Bancroft's non-selection. Matthew Renshaw added to the squad, while Green returns at No.4.
Debate around who should replace David Warner as Australia ’s Test opener continues to bubble away with Steve Smith winning the race, while Former Australia coach Justin Langer described the non-selection of Bancroft as “disappointing”, with Smith to be Australia ’s next opener instead. Bancroft was among the long list of Sheffield Shield snubs in Wednesday’s squad announcement for the first Test against the West Indies, with Marcus Harris also left out.
Instead, Matthew Renshaw was added to the squad, while selectors confirmed Green will return to Australia’s XI at No.4. Watch Australia v West Indies on Kayo Sports. Every Test, ODI and T20I Live with no ad breaks during play. New to Kayo?Harris was viewed as the best option, above Renshaw or Bancroft, if Australia was going to select a specialist opener. But they opted to promote Smith and recall Green, with Renshaw’s versatility then getting him the backup job. However Harris’ real issue might’ve been a lack of playing time given he has so frequently been a Test squad member but not a member of the starting X
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