Smith to bat at 3 in England's Champions Trophy opener

Steve Smith unsure about own batting position in Champions Trophy
Australia captain Steve Smith stated that he hasn't finalised his batting position for the upcoming Champions Trophy and noted that the players are flexible to bat anywhere in the middle. He talked about the dew factor in deciding the batting order.
"One day I might be three....": Smith on ICC Champions Trophy batting spot ahead of England clash
The regular number three Mitchell Marsh is out due to a back injury, leaving the bulk of run-scoring in the hands of Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey who have had much better experience playing ODIs than compared to talents like Fraser McGurk, Short and Josh Inglis, who have not made massive runs in the format till yet.
Steve Smith says Australia to have 'flexible' approach during Champions Trophy
Australia captain Steve Smith has said that the team will go for a 'flexible' approach during this year's Champions Trophy. Australia are missing some key players ahead of the start of the tournament.
Ricky Ponting suggests radical batting order tweak for Australia in Champions Trophy
Australia have lost their bearings as far as the ODI side is concerned, with respect to form and personnel going into the Champions Trophy. Australia have lost as many as five first-choice players to injuries and pullouts while losing 2-0 to Sri Lanka last week hasn't helped their momentum one bit.
“He’s going to make big runs” - Former Australia captain suggests new batting role for Steve Smith at 2025 Champions Trophy
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the team management should consider promoting Steve Smith as an opener in the Champions Trophy 2025 amid the form and injury crisis.
Smith back at three as England rejig batting order for Australia clash
Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.
Smith to bat at three in England's Champions Trophy opener
Jamie Smith will take the gloves and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.
Jamie Smith to bat at No.3 vs Australia
Jamie Smith will bat at No. 3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Joe Root has been England's first-choice No.
Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot
England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith to the number three spot and dropping seasoned star Joe Root to fourth in the batting order for their Champions Trophy campaign opener against arch-rival Australia in Lahore.
Steve Smith Backs Babar Azam to Bounce Back Quickly
Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith has backed Babar Azam to rediscover his batting form sooner rather than later.
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