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Need To Be Proactive Against Ravichandran Ashwin, And Not Allow Him To Settle: Steve Smith's Tactic Against Spinner

Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Ashwin had nicked off Smith thrice during that rubber, and later in 2023 the Indian off-spinner dismissed the Aussie twice as he could only make 22 runs against his old foe. "I don't like getting out to off-spin in Australia. But he's also a very good bowler and he came in with some decent plans. There were a couple of occasions where he got on top of me," Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald.

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket. The two seasoned campaigners will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth. They have in the past spent time together at IPL franchises Rising Pune Supergiant and Delhi Capitals, helping Ashwin to "break down the game plans" of Smith.

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

As Australia grapples with a tight international schedule, cricket legend Mark Waugh foresees a future where One-Day International (ODI) cricket is largely reserved for major tournaments like the ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy. Waugh, reflecting on Australia's recent 1-2 ODI series loss to Pakistan with a second-string side, has voiced a realistic yet bittersweet prediction: that the traditional 50-over format may be squeezed out in favour of the shorter T20 format and Test matches outside of high-stakes competitions.

No need to imitate Warner's rapid-scoring approach, Khawaja tells McSweeney

MELBOURNE : Australia's Usman Khawaja said his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney should not feel the need to imitate the quick-scoring approach of David Warner in the test series against India.

Not Steve Smith Or Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch Picks This Star As Australia's Key Player vs India

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth's Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards. The series is extremely crucial for both sides' ICC World Test Championship final chances. While the Aussies will be aiming to get a good start in their bid to prevent a hat-trick of series losses to India at home, the visitors would also be charged up after a humiliating whitewash series loss to New Zealand at home in the three-match Test series, their first Test series loss in home conditions in 12 years.

Pakistan Coach Unhappy Despite ODI Series Win vs Australia, Reason Is India

Pakistan, on Sunday, achieved a historic high as the team defeated Australia in an ODI series. This was Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia after 22 years. In the series decider at Perth, Pakistan shot out Australia for 140, before hunting down the total with eight wickets in hand to win the series 2-1. Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie was happy with the team's show but also said the ODI Series was not promoted in Australia at all.

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

Australia's former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that contributed to Pakistan's historic ODI series win over Australia on their home soil for the first time in 22 years. Clarke voiced his frustrations on Big Sports Breakfast, questioning why the team prioritised rest for star players over a chance to secure the series win.

First Time In 22 Years: Pakistan Register Rare Feat With ODI Series Win vs Australia

Saim Ayub hit 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37 as Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first one-day series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday. After bowling out the woeful world champions for a miserly 140 at Perth Stadium, Mohammad Rizwan's team reached their target in the 27th over. The impressive performance, aided by high-quality bowling from Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, ensured a first ODI series win in Australia since 2002.

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Need To Be Proactive Against Ravichandran Ashwin, And Not Allow Him To Settle: Steve Smith's Tactic Against Spinner

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

No need to imitate Warner's rapid-scoring approach, Khawaja tells McSweeney

Not Steve Smith Or Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch Picks This Star As Australia's Key Player vs India

Pakistan Coach Unhappy Despite ODI Series Win vs Australia, Reason Is India

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

First Time In 22 Years: Pakistan Register Rare Feat With ODI Series Win vs Australia