“From my point of view, a lifetime ban from leadership is just fundamentally wrong,” Smith said after Australia’s 419-run victory. “David has served his time as I have. For us, we know he’s a leader in the group, and he’s doing a fantastic job on and off the pitch.”
Warner and CA had wanted a private hearing before the independent panel, but the committee ruled that it should be held in public, which Warner said would have amounted to a “lynching” and he was unwilling to sideline his family and team. mates through a retrial of the Newlands events in 2018.
“It’s been a tough week for him, it’s been a tough week,” said Smith. “No doubt it’s been more of a distraction for Davey, who was going through that himself. David has said he’s done and dusted off and moving on. He has our full support. Hopefully he can have a really big run for us against South.” Africa with the bat.”
“You talk about how it gets harder for Warner with the attack the South Africans have. Well, it’s never easy in India either. We know what wickets we’re going to get there. We’re going to get spinning pitches. No doubt. It’s never been easy for any Australian batsman going there and trying to play in those conditions And based on that what next The Ashes also in England We will get conditions that are suitable [Stuart] wide, [James] Anderson and [Ollie] Robinson.”
However, Smith felt that more than anything, Warner needed a change of luck to see the big series come back. One thing perhaps in his favor is that South Africa are among his most prolific opponents with an average of 52.26 from 12 Tests, including four centuries, although that drops to 40.18 in Australia.
His sacks in this series included inside edges driving against Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase, a notch to the keeper chasing a wide pitch, and a short-leg bat-toad catch.
“Davey is a once-in-a-generation player, he is arguably the greatest opener ever for Australia,” he said. “The way he can put pressure on bowlers from the start also helps everyone move down the ranks.
“He’s been an incredible player for a long time, his record suggests that. There’s no reason he can’t have a big run for us this week. He’s hitting well. He hasn’t had much luck lately either, it seems like every time he gets an inside edge, it goes on the stumps. Scoring points often takes some luck.
“For me it’s in his body language the way he goes out – he’s really positive and just in a good frame of mind. Especially yesterday when he went to hit he was in a good frame of mind, the way his feet moved.” was really sharp.”
