Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia’s innings in 1st Test against West Indies

If the last Test against Pakistan was all about David Warner’s pending retirement, the series-opener against West Indies centers around newly-promoted opener Steve Smith

And Smith, true to his technical, analytical self, has dared the Caribbean attack to waste the new ball by bowling short-pitched deliveries to him.

Smith volunteered and was elevated from No. 4 to open with Usman Khawaja. They’ll combine first when Australia bats in the first of two Tests starting Wednesday at Adelaide Oval.

Smith said the tactics opponents have used against him in the past will now risk blemishing the new ball by landing it halfway down the pitch.

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