Why did Steve Smith miss out on Australia's team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024? Smith, who has been a fixture in Australia's T20 World Cup squads since 2010, finds himself on the sidelines this time around.
Once hailed as a versatile player across all formats, Smith's absence from the T20 squad comes as a surprise. He's been a consistent presence in white-ball cricket for Australia, playing pivotal roles in their 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup victories.
However, when it comes to T20 cricket, Smith's performance hasn't quite matched his prowess in ODIs. With 1094 runs in 67 T20Is at an average of 24.86, he falls short of the expectations set by his ODI record.
In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where aggressive batting from the get-go is the norm, Smith's more traditional approach seems to lag behind. His struggle to adapt to the evolving demands of T20 cricket, coupled with a slow start to his innings, has led to his exclusion.
Smith's T20 World Cup record doesn't paint a rosy picture either, with only 190 runs from 14 innings at an average of 19.00 and a strike rate of 111.76, well below his career strike rate.
In light of these factors, the selectors have opted to rely on players who are better suited to the demands of T20 cricket for the upcoming tournament in the USA and the Caribbean.
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