One of the pieces that are yet to be filled for hosts Australia ahead of the five-match Test series against India, which starts on November 22, is the opening slot. Since David Warner's retirement, Steve Smith has opened alongside Usman Khawaja but with paltry returns.
Now, with Cameron Green out for the summer and Smith certain to drop to the No. 4 slot, it remains unclear who will bat at the top of the innings for the Aussies.