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'He can be successful as an opener' - Watson thinks Smith should stay put
"I know he would've had time just to go away, make some little technical adjustments, and if he opens and he makes those little adjustments, he can be incredibly successful as an opening batter knowing the incredible skill that he's got.
Watson backs Smith as opener for Border-Gavaskar series
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed Steve Smith as the opener as the clock ticks down to India’s tour Down Under for the gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.
Steve Smith can still be successful Test opener according to Shane Watson
Former Test opener Shane Watson says Steve Smith can still be a success at the top of the order for Australia and should avoid the “safety blanket” of moving back to his preferred position at No.4.
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Smith has scored 171 runs as opener in Tests at an average of 28 with half of those runs coming in one innings against West Indies earlier this year.
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Former Aussie opener Shane Watson supports Steve Smith opening in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite recent struggles. Watson believes Smith has the necessary skills and just needs minor technique adjustments.
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Shane Watson backs Steve Smith to open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
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Cheteshwar Pujara's absence will not hurt India in Australia Tests: Shane Watson
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