This player will break Brian Lara record of 400 runs: Former Australian team captain Michael Clarke has made a big prediction about Steve Smith. Clarke has said that Steve Smith should be tried as an opener in Tests.
He also said that Smith can become the number-1 batsman in the next 12 months and it would not be surprising if he breaks Brian Lara's record of 400 runs in Test cricket. Let us know what Clarke also said.
Actually, former Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke has made a big claim. He has said that if Steve is given the opening, he will become number 1 in the next 12 months. Let us tell you that the Australian team needs a Test opener.
Recently, after the retirement of David Warner, this place is vacant and Steve Smith has never opened till date. In such a situation, Clarke has given special advice to the team management. Clarke said in ESPN's Around the Wicket podcast,
“If he wants to do it, I think he should be allowed to do it.” Listening to Pat Cummins' statements, I feel that this is a simple exchange. I think Cameron will come in to open the innings in place of David Warner, unless Steve Smith wants to do so. If Steve wants to open, he will become the best opener within 12 months. It won't be a surprise if he breaks Brian Lara's record of 400 runs, because he is so good and he will have the whole day to play.