Steve Smith's Role Debated Amid T20I Call

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that discussions are ongoing about Steve Smith's role as an opening batter in Tests, following David Warner's retirement, with significant input from captain Pat Cummins. Former players like Aaron Finch and Matthew Hayden have suggested Smith should return to his original No. 4 position. Concurrently, former Australia captain Mark Taylor has called for Smith's reintroduction to the T20I setup, arguing that his experience could provide stability in the top order post-Warner. This comes as the Australian team, under Mitchell Marsh, prepares for a T20I series against England, who will be led by Phil Salt in Jos Buttler's absence. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney Cricket Ground have secured major Test matches for the next seven years.