After Steve Smith put his hand up to open the batting for Australia, his wish has been granted. The former Test captain will replace David Warner at the top of the order, leaving a space for all-rounder Cameron Green to enter the fold. How will Smith handle the shift and has the door closed for the likes of Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris?

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