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Smith Set to Return as Australia Finalise Batting Lineup for Grenada Test

His comeback reshapes Australia’s middle order ahead of their first Test on a pace-friendly Grenadian pitch.

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Steve Smith eyes return for second Test against West Indies
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Overview

  • Steve Smith is expected to pass a fitness test on June 30 and slot back into the No. 4 spot, displacing Josh Inglis after recovering from a dislocated little finger.
  • Coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Cameron Green will remain at No. 3, citing his temperament and technical ability despite modest returns in Barbados.
  • McDonald called for patience with teen opener Sam Konstas after his low scores in the first Test, committing to retaining him for the Grenada opener alongside Usman Khawaja.
  • Australia will face untested, seam-friendly surfaces in Grenada, with selectors predicting a pace-dominated contest at a venue that has staged only four Tests since 2002.
  • Australia kick off the second Test on July 3 at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium, seeking to clinch a series win after their 159-run victory in the Barbados opener.