Australia cricketer Steve Smith is gearing up for the upcoming three-match Test sequence in opposition to Pakistan at home. This can be the final Test sequence of David Warner’s Test profession as he has already introduced that the New Year Test in Sydney will probably be his final within the format. But will Smith, 34, observe his footsteps and cling up his boots from the longest format of the sport?
As far as his manager Warren Craig is anxious, it’s not taking place anytime quickly. Steve Smith will not be retiring from red-ball cricket in any respect as Warren said that the cricketer retains speaking about his upcoming achievements. “I can debunk that (retirement) at this point in time. He is still talking about things he wants to achieve,” he mentioned in line with Sydney Morning Herald. Meanwhile, Smith may also participate within the opening recreation of Sydney Sixers within the Big Bash League (BBL) that began on December 7.
Though Australia received the World Cup, Smith’s bat did not roar as he would’ve favored and for a similar purpose, the previous Australia skipper will probably be eager on placing his finest foot ahead within the Test sequence in opposition to Pakistan. He has thus far performed 102 Test matches and amassed 9320 runs with 32 tons and 39 fifties to his title at a median of 58.6. He can attain the 10000-run milestone within the subsequent few months as properly with Australia scheduled to play as many as seven Test matches earlier than the Indian Premier League (IPL).
After three Tests in opposition to Pakistan, they’ll host West Indies for 2 matches after which will tour New Zealand for the two-match Test sequence. If Smith hits type firstly of the home season, he can undoubtedly muster round 700 runs in doubtlessly 14 innings accessible to play till March 2024.
