Steve Smith has revealed that Australia will go for a ‘flexible’ approach during the Champions Trophy 2025 as the team is missing some key players before the start of the tournament.
He said that the side will remain flexible and adaptable throughout the Champions Trophy ahead of the opening match against England.
Recently, Australia suffered a 0-2 defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, England have named their playing 11 for the match as they have gone with 3 pacers in the line-up.
“We’ll wait and see,” Smith told cricket.com.au when asked where he would bat. “It’s part of our discussions around flexibility and role-specific things throughout the tournament.”
“One day I might be three, one day I might be four – we’ll see.”
“It might change from batting first to second as well, depending on what we want to do and what we’re chasing and what we’re trying to achieve,” said Steve Smith.
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Smith said that dew is going to play a huge role in the back end of the second innings during the Champions Trophy.
“I think dew is going to be a huge part in the back end of the second innings, whether we want to load up the back end a little bit more.”
“I know there’s five (fielders) out at that stage, but I think with a wet ball that kind of negates that in a way, particularly with guys that have played a lot of T20 cricket who know what they can do with five out when the ball’s skidding on nicely.”
“There’s different scenarios that we can go down, but we’re going to be flexible and adaptable throughout,” said Steve Smith.
The 2009 Champions Trophy winners are aiming to win a title for the side once again. Australia are set to play their Champions Trophy 2025 opener match against England on February 22 at Gaddafi Stadium.
