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Windies newcomers won't get it easy again: Australia

After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.

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Aussie paceman Hazlewood shrugs off Test milestone

Paceman Josh Hazlewood is shrugging off his feat of becoming the 11th Australian to take 250 Test wickets, saying he's not a numbers guy.

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Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Guyanese villager Shamar Joseph has gone from his first professional cricket game to dismissing Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the space of 12 months.

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Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

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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.

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Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.

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Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Recalled Australian allrounder Cameron Green is feeling grateful and excited at returning to the Test team to bat in his preferred spot of No.4.

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Smith won't entertain selection issue if move backfires

Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.

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Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests

Gearing up to open batting for Australia in Tests, Steve Smith on January 13 asserted that it was not a new role for him since he has the experience batting at No. 3 and he likes the challenge of facing the new ball.

The Hindu

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.

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David Warner on losing side of Sydney derby after helicopter dash to SCG

The former Australia opener scored 37 in a losing cause for Thunder after flying in from his brother’s wedding.

The Independent UK

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.

AAP

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.

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Warner touches down at SCG in helicopter

David Warner landed on the SCG in a helicopter to play in the BBL Sydney Smash, while Steve Smith hit balls in the nets and Sean Abbott arrived by bicycle.

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The Guardian - AU

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.

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Djokovic shows he's the Melbourne Park king once more

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has stolen the show at a charity night for the Australian Open Foundation at Melbourne Park.

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How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

Steve Smith to replace David Warner as Test opener for Australia

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

Evening Standard

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

Australians adjust batting order ahead of West Indies double-header

AAP

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.

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Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Australia's selectors have cut Marcus Stoinis and left out Ashton Agar for the three-match one-day international series against West Indies.

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Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.

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Smith opening, Green No.4 'a perfect scenario': Marnus

Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.

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History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.

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