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Smith at ease with T20 World Cup fate as Tests loom

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Steve Smith is relishing his new role as an opening batter for the Australian Test team. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Steve Smith has all but admitted he'll miss the T20 World Cup after his poor showing in New Zealand, saying he's "not too fussed" whether he goes to the tournament in June.

Ever the competitor, the 34-year-old great has put the T20 disappointment in his rear-view mirror, eyeing runs in the Test series starting on Thursday.

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