Smith to bat at 3 in England's Champions Trophy opener

Steve Smith unsure about own batting position in Champions Trophy
Australia captain Steve Smith stated that he hasn't finalised his batting position for the upcoming Champions Trophy and noted that the players are flexible to bat anywhere in the middle. He talked about the dew factor in deciding the batting order.
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Shane Watson feels that the stars are aligning for the star all-rounder to deliver big for Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Steve Smith wins toss, AUS to bowl first
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The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
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Cricket-Smith back at three as England rejig batting order for Australia clash
Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. The 24-year-old missed England's recent humbling 3-0 series loss in India because of a calf injury and had been expected to return to the side but not so high in the batting order.
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We're Missing Our Proven Fast Bowlers, But It's An Opportunity For Others: Steve Smith
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'We're confident he will pass': Steve Smith expresses surprise as Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann's bowling action flagged
Australian cricket star Steve Smith expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass biomechanical tests on his ...
AUS vs ENG LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Australia lose Travis Head, Steve Smith in chase, England on top
Batting first, England posted 351/8, thanks to Ben Duckett's 165. Follow Australia vs England live blog for real-time ICC ...
"Steve Smith Should...": Adam Gilchrist Suggests Big Change In Australia Batting Order
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Cricket great calls for bold Smith move to solve Aussie ODI woes
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Smith in talks to join Welsh Fire
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