Twitter Go Crazy as Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test Opener

Twitter Go Crazy as Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test Opener: On 10th Jan 2024, Australia declared their 13-men squad for the coming Test series facing West Indies.

Also, they announced the David Warner replacement with Steve Smith to open the batting in the next test series with Usman Khawaja. Twitter goes gaga with this announcement. Check the response from the fans & cricket buzz in this guide.

AUS Cricket Association Chosen the David Warner Replacement for Opener Position

The Australian cricket team has revealed the forthcoming Test series against West Indies. In addition to that, Steve Smith has been named as the opener to confronting the void left by David Warner’s retirement after the newly finished Test series against Pakistan.

The Head of Selectors, George Bailey, confirmed this move during a press conference on Wednesday, along with the declaration of the Australian squad. This decision will likely impact the team’s performance in the coming test series.

Steven Smith, one of their top players, has been moved to the opening position alongside Usman Khawaja. This shift is expected to bring a new dimension to the team’s lineup, enabling Cameron Green to take Smith’s previous spot at number four.

These planned changes aim to optimize the team’s strengths in the absence of David Warner and set the stage for an exciting and competitive series. The Australian cricket team has made some strategic adjustments ahead of their upcoming red-ball series against the Caribbean team.

Do Watch: David Warner gives his Australia helmet and gloves to a young fan during his final walk to the dressing room

The Reason behind Steve Smith’s selection as the Test Opener for Australia

When the reporter questioned whether Smith’s selection as an opener was just a mere experiment, George Bailey trickle said that everything is just an experiment. Also, the 41-year-old emphasized Smith’s desire to take the slot, a pivotal back force behind team management’s call.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions on Steve Smith’s replacement David Warner as an opener in the Test match: 

The Biggest move in Test cricket.

Steve Smith will open for Australia in Tests. [Fox Cricket] pic.twitter.com/MTYNbOEcGw

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 10, 2024

Steve Smith was batting at 3 during THAT Ashes series.

Warner and Bancroft both opening. He was basically playing as an opener already back then…..did pretty good

— Syzlak (@Syzlak_) January 10, 2024

Steve Smith as a opener 🥶
My man is ready to do anything for a comeback

— Vatsal (@Vats_here) January 10, 2024

Opening the batting is very different to batting 4. Almost always the shine has been taken off the ball & it is easier to score. Doing this V WI MAY be OK but V a better side could be a BIG drama. How about looking a little longer term. Smith will only play another 2 years tops.

— CB Bulldogs History (@CBBulldogs_Hist) January 10, 2024

Excited to watch Steve Smith as a Test opener https://t.co/QejNUaevl6

— Hammered Truth🇦🇺 (@hammered_truth7) January 10, 2024

Steve Smith getting to open the batting in Tests is the most exciting reason to watch Test cricket in 2024. #cricket #australiancricket

— Jose Kagoo (@Gauravselvam) January 10, 2024

A new role for Steve Smith? 👀

More 👉 https://t.co/upcjhz5p3a#WTC25 pic.twitter.com/ZZOsEQLtY4

— ICC (@ICC) January 7, 2024

Steve Smith, started his career as number 8, bowling leg spin then backbone of Australian batting & now as a Test opener at the age of 34.

– What a great journey, The best Test batter in modern Era. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/fwbbJ3qtIy

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 10, 2024

The back page of Wednesday's The West Australian. pic.twitter.com/H4schq7yPh

— The West Sport (@TheWestSport) January 9, 2024

Steve Smith is the modern day Ravi Shastri! What a journey 🙌 #australiacricket #stevesmith

— Cricket by JB (@cricketByJB) January 10, 2024