What's happened
Steve Smith will open the batting for Australia's Test team, replacing the retired David Warner.
Why it matters
This is significant as it marks a major change in the Australian Test cricket team's batting lineup, with a former middle-order batsman moving to the top of the order.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Steve Smith will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja, while The Times provides background on Smith's career progression from a lower-order batsman to a top-order opener. AP News and The Independent both cover the selection of Cameron Green in the middle order, with The Independent highlighting the controversy surrounding the decision.
How we got here
The decision to move Steve Smith to the top of the batting order comes after the retirement of David Warner, prompting a reshuffle in the Australian Test team's lineup.
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