Australian batter Steve Smith has said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne do not prefer him to bat in the top order.
While discussing the issue of batting positions in Test cricket, Steve Smith mentioned that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne want him to bat after them.
He said, “I am happy to bat at number 4. I didn’t ask to bat at number 4 again, but it’s my favorite position in the batting order.”
Steve Smith further stated, “I was asked which position I would prefer to bat in, and I answered number 4. I also said I’m happy to bat wherever I am needed.”
Steve Smith will play in David Warner’s position in Test cricket.
It is worth noting that after David Warner’s retirement, Steve Smith started opening the batting in Test cricket.
However, he was not successful as an opener, and there was some debate about his performance in that role.
Last week, selector George Bailey said that Steve Smith had expressed a desire to move down the batting order.