Steve Smith’s T20 cricket struggle is evident in his recent performance. His half-century at the first T20 match broke a 28-game drought for scoring for Australia. However, despite his valiant effort, the “
In comparison, the impact batsman, Glenn Maxwell, has set a high standard for hitting, especially with his impressive 48-ball 104 score against India at Guwahati. As Australia gears up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Steve Smith finds his spot on the team in jeopardy. He faces stiff competition from younger players who have excelled in the T20 format. Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Ben McDermott and Marcus Stoinis are giving Smith a run for his money. The selectors value potential match-winning performances, lately seen in the aggressive hitting of players like Maxwell, and have to decide whether 34-year-old Smith fits the bill.