Former Bowling Coach Names Australia's Trump Card For ODI WC 2023


image-lfjbtcixSteve Smith in action [Source: AP]

With each passing day, we are inching towards the pinnacle of ODI cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup. With ten top-class teams set to battle it out, the competition is set to enthral the cricket fans with multiple twists and turns. 

Speaking of Australia, the Men in yellow are currently contesting in a three-match ODI series in India against the home side. As they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, Australia's former spin bowling consultant Sridharan Sriram has picked Steve Smith as their trump card for the event. 

As quoted by The New Indian Express, Sriram explained how Smith enjoys performing under his leadership and expected him to emerge as Australia's go-to-man in the World Cup, considering his experience of playing in Indian conditions. 

Here's what Sriram stated

"Smith is enjoying his captaincy. He is a very experienced batter, having led Australia before. That experience has come in handy on this tour. Plus, having toured India several times in the past he is aware of the conditions and leading from the front."

However, Smith has blown hot and cold with the bat on Australia's ongoing India tour. While he managed only 145 runs at an average of 29 in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the talismanic batter got out for 22 in the first ODI in Mumbai. 

So, with the series being on the line, the 33-year-old would like to put up an inspirational performance for his side in the third ODI in Chennai today.