Well, what do you guys think? I personally feel that the dumb Aussie selectors might continue on with him for a bit longer, which shouldn't happen at all. North's been under-performing massivly in the Sheffield Shield with no big scores at all.
I'd go with Smith for sure at the moment. If it wasn't for the No. 6 spot then I'd go with Hughes, but I'd fancy him more as an opener.
Hughes in to open with Watson, drop Katich to number 4. Watson, Hughes, Ponting, Katich, Clarke, Hussey and Haddin is a fantastic batting line-up.
North should be dropped but wont. But if he was i would also regretably drop Hussey. Then Move Clarke to 4, drop Katic to 5, Hughes open, White or Marsh 6 then you have a young test team that will be competitive and be around for a long time.