Hussey picks ideal batting order for home Tests
Mike Hussey has proposed Steve Smith at three, Travis Head at five for home Test matches.
Mike Hussey, Australia's new Test consultant, has sketched his ideal batting lineup for home matches. Mike Hussey's order has Steve Smith at three, Cameron Green at four, Travis Head at five, Josh Inglis at six, and Alex Carey at seven.
Hussey acknowledged that moving Head down is unlikely, since Australia wants him opening in India later in the summer. Selectors will announce the squad for the first Test against New Zealand next week.
Marnus Labuschagne has already been confirmed as dropped for the series, while Steve Smith is expected to return after recovering from a neck injury.
- Number 3
- Smith's proposed position
- Number 5
- Head's proposed position
- Number 7
- Carey's proposed position
- Dropped for series
- Labuschagne status
Why it mattersThe squad announcement is imminent, and Hussey's view signals how selectors might shape the middle order.
AustraliaDetermines which Australian batters will feature in the home Test summer against New Zealand.
