Smith vows ‘inexperienced’ Australia will grow from Champions Trophy campaign

The pace trio of Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis filled in admirably for Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood, a testament to the cricketing powerhouse’s depth.

In what could prove to be the start of a transitional phase for the Aussies, Smith sang the praises of their ‘generation next’ attack.

“I thought the bowlers did a really good job,” he said after Australia’s campaign-ending loss to India.

“The way we’ve come together (is the most pleasing thing about Australia’s campaign). The bowling attack was quite inexperienced, (but) I thought they did a wonderful job throughout. There were some glimpses tonight of some really good stuff.

“Some really good cricketers (are) in that changeroom and they’re going to continue to get bigger and better.”