In recent times of Australian Cricket history, they couldn't find the proper replacement for Punter at one down position, as he was exceptionally driving that place with steady runs.
After Ponting's retirement, there were so-many options and initially it was working fine with Watto. But due to his injury concerns, he couldn't be the replacement for that spot for long time. In times it was occupied by Clarke, Mc Hussey, Hughes, Marsh, etc. But nothing clicked, yet so far.
But with the last 2 ODI performances (including today's) added to the Pakistan series in UAE, I tend to feel it will be SPD Smith!
Smithy has an Asian type of batting technique and Australian type of thinking power; which allows him to play according to the situation anywhere in the world, doesn't matter whether that's in Asia or Australia.
moreover, he applies the street cricket techniques when the opponent team tries with all the field setup against to him, so that they will be clueless where he's gonna hit the ball!
As world's best batsman currently, A B Devilliers stated, "Smithy will be a nightmare for the other team's captains", and said rightly so...
Australia finally found the best replacement to Punter, and probably for Clarke too, if he is not gonna make it for WC2015.
Here's a soul from Srilanka wishing you good luck Smithy! Way to go!!!
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