Did Australia make the right decision to promote veteran Steve Smith up the batting order, or is it a short-sighted fix that's destined for future failure?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.Former New Zealand Test cricket and commentator Simon Doull also makes a cameo to analyse the recent IPL auction.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 Aiden Markram giving the Proteas a leg up.- Was Bancroft dudded with Smith promotion?- West Indies series preview: Players to watch - Is BBL integrity hurt by departing stars for finals?- Impact of South Africa's lacklustre Test squad for NZ series- Warner's chopper ride, thumbs up or thumbs down?- Ex-Kiwi Test star Simon Doull on whether Cummins was worth more than Starc at IPL auction- World XI Team of the Week

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