Australian coach Andrew McDonald says he won't pressure Steve Smith to make a decision about his Test future despite his recent brilliant form. Smith scored two centuries in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, continuing his strong performances from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McDonald acknowledges Smith's age (36 this year) and accomplishments, allowing him to assess his future after each series.
(Australian selectors will not ask Steve Smith to make a decision about his Test future after his recent brilliant form.Australia's next five-day match will be the World Test Championship Final in June.Australia coach Andrew McDonald will not be pushing Steve Smith to make any firm decisions about his Test future after his blistering form in Sri Lanka.Australia to a 2-0 whitewash of Sri LankaSmith made two centuries in as many innings, finishing the series with 272 runs at an average of 136.
"Hopefully that sort of form, he doesn't want to give up on that too soon. He plays every series and assesses where he's at, at the end of it. After going almost four years without handing a Test debut to a specialist batter, Australia has several options to fill spots in the top and middle order.
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