Cricket-New-look Australia tick plenty of boxes in Gabba victory
Published on: Sunday, 8 November 2015 //
BRISBANE, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Skipper Steve Smith spoke about a new era of Australian cricket before the first test against New Zealand and his side launched it in some style with a thumping 208-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Monday. Smith took charge permanently for the first time at the Gabba after succeeding Michael Clarke and there were concerns his side might be vulnerable after Chris Rogers, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson joined his predecessor in retirement.
