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‘Blank page’: Steve Smith poised to open next summer, but reserve batter role up for grabs

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Cricket Australia announced its contract list for the 2024/25 season on Thursday. Chief selector George Bailey all but assured that Steve Smith would open the batting next summer. Marcus Harris, Matthew Renshaw and Cameron Bancroft each missing out. Travis Head could open batting during Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in a horses-for-courses selection call.

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‘Blank page’: Steve Smith poised to open next summer, but reserve batter role up for grabs

The identity of Australia’s next Test opener remains a mystery after chief selector George Bailey all but assured that Steve Smith would open the batting next summer.

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