Steve Smith aware of New Zealand threat ahead of Wellington opener

In short, Steve Smith is not too concerned about playing in the T20 World Cup later this year. He will continue to open the batting in the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand. The first Test starts on Thursday at 9am AEST in Wellington. Smith has acknowledged that he may miss the T20 World Cup after his performance in New Zealand, stating that he is not too worried about it. Despite his disappointment in the T20s, Smith is focused on the Test series against New Zealand. He mentioned facing tough deliveries from the New Zealand bowlers in the T20 matches. Smith, who has won three World Cups, including the 2021 T20 edition, believes there may not be a spot for him in the T20 side. However, he remains relaxed about the situation. While exclusion from the World Cup squad could mark the end of his international T20 career, Smith is enthusiastic about the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, where he has previously performed well. In the absence of Neil Wagner, who recently announced his retirement from Tests, Smith expects a challenging series but is prepared for it. He confirmed that he would open the batting in New Zealand, emphasizing that it is not a new role for him. Follow all the action of Australia’s Test series against New Zealand with ABC Sport’s live blogging.



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