3 reasons why Steve Smith’s absence will impact Australia vs West Indies

Australia are heading to the West Indies for a two-match Test series starting from June 25. After losing the World Test Championship Final to South Africa, Australia will start the new campaign against the West Indies. The team will look to bounce back from the Final loss and will defeat West Indies 2-0. However, the team has already announced the squad for the tour, and it has made some surprising changes for the Test series. 

Australia might struggle in the series as Steve Smith is ruled out for the two-Test match series against West Indies. During the WTC final against South Africa, Smith injured his finger, and it will take some time for him to recover. Hence, on that note, we examine three reasons why Steve Smith’s absence will impact Australia against the West Indies.

Experience in Batting :

For the West Indies tour, they have many young players. The squad is having a lot of trouble since Steve Smith isn’t in the batting lineup. His experience of playing long innings will be missed by the team. Steve Smith can make the ball old, and he is a supportive pillar in the middle order. Along with other batters, he forms partnerships and contributes significant runs to the score.

Presence in the field:

Steve Smith is always active in the game. He helps with giving messages for bowlers and placing fielders, and is one of the best fielders in the slip position. With slow pitches in the Caribbean nation, spin becomes an important factor in Test cricket. He hurt his finger on a catch-in slip during the Final.

Record vs West Indies:

Steve Smith has scored  872 runs against the West Indies, while his highest is 200 not out. Particularly in the West Indies, he scored 283 runs, and his highest score is 199 runs. He has three centuries against the West Indies, and one of them came in the West Indies.

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