Overview

• Stuart Broad labeled Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas and Cameron Green the most disjointed opening trio he has seen and questioned Green’s suitability at No. 3.
• Broad said he expects selectors to overhaul the top three ahead of the Ashes in order to better protect Steve Smith and Travis Head.
• Batting coach Michael Di Venuto retorted by asking if Broad was a selector and insisted low scores reflect a global downturn in Test batting.
• Australia hold a 2–0 lead in the West Indies series but their unsettled opening order faces renewed scrutiny before the day-night Test in Kingston.
• Selectors are under pressure to cement a stable opening partnership as they finalise plans for the home Ashes campaign.