“He has been a point of concern” – Aakash Chopra talks upon Steve Smith’s poor performance at World Cup 2023.

The ongoing ODI World Cup has presented a rollercoaster ride for the Australian team under the leadership of Pat Cummins. Starting the tournament on a dismal note, Australia suffered consecutive defeats in their first two matches, falling short against both India and South Africa.

Nonetheless, the Men in Yellow rebounded impressively, securing victories in their subsequent two matches and reclaiming their spot among the top four teams in the points table. As the World Cup unfolds, a significant worry for the Australian side revolves around the form of their veteran batsman, Steve Smith. While Smith exhibited promising form in the opening game against India, he has struggled to produce substantial innings since then.

Addressing this issue, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his concern regarding Smith’s form, emphasizing that his contributions may hold the key to Australia’s progress in the tournament. Smith’s ability to regain his peak performance level could be pivotal for the Australian team as they strive to advance further in this highly competitive tournament.

Aakash Chopra said Australia have won two matches, so they have got the momentum now. It is a small ground and if they bat first, they will score 350 again. Steve Smith hasn’t scored runs. It will be interesting whether runs come from his bat or not because he has been a point of concern.”