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Steve Smith reveals pushing for opening slot during Ashes last year
Firstcricket Staff •Steve Smith has been elevated to the top of the batting order after David Warner retired following the series against Pakistan
Australia vs West Indies: Steve Smith to open for hosts; Cameron Green named in playing XI, Matt Renshaw recalled
Firstcricket Staff •Australia's chief selector George Bailey said Cameron Green, who has been forced out of contention in recent times by a resurgent Mitchell Marsh, would definitely play
Michael Clarke backs Steve Smith to become top batter as Test opener
Firstcricket Staff •Following David Warner's retirement from Test cricket, Australia have a spot to fill at the top of the order.
'I'm a leader in this team no matter what': David Warner opens up on lifetime leadership ban after Sandpapergate
•Warner was handed a lifetime leadership ban after team-mate Cameron Bancroft was caught with sandpaper in his trouser pocket and Australia admitted to ball-tampering during the Cape Town Test against South Africa in 2018.
Australia's David Warner announces retirement from ODIs two days before final Test appearance
Firstcricket Staff •Australia opener Warner, however, did not rule out the possibility of participating in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is to be hosted in Pakistan.
Australia vs Pakistan: David Warner picks Marcus Harris as his replacement at top of the order
•Senior opener Warner has already indicated the ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan will be his swansong in whites.
Mitchell Marsh breaks silence on controversial World Cup trophy photo
Trendingdesk •Mitchell Marsh faced criticism after he was seen resting his feet on the World Cup trophy.
World Cup Final: Pat Cummins and Co silence India as proud Australian head rises again
Ujwals •Pat Cummins said the Australian cricket team would aim to silence the Indian fans in the World Cup final. No one quite expected them to do so this convincingly.
World Cup 2023: 'Everyone calls me Shaun,' quips Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh
•Shaun's ODI cap number was 165 while Mitchell should have 190 emblazoned on the side of his hat. That would correspond with him being the 190th Australian to be named into the team.
World Cup 2023: Australia will address late collapse against Pakistan in Netherlands game, says Marsh
Firstcricket Staff •Australia had lost six wickets for 42 runs in the business end of their innings against Pakistan, and will hope to avoid something similar when they face Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday.