Despite carrying the bat for Australia, should Steve Smith have farmed more strike in the dying stages in Brisbane, and is the West Indies revival a reality or simply a pipe dream?

In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.

They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Ollie Pope put England firmly in the frame for the top spot.

*The Verdict: Should Smith have farmed more strike?

*Early takes on Smith opening experiment

*Who's under pressure heading into Kiwi Test series?

*How exactly did West Indies produce miracle victory?

*Windies cricket revival a reality or pipe dream?

*England upset India, Foakes 'spirit of cricket' moment

*World Team of the Week

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