Australia batter Steve Smith has laid down the challenge for Ravichandran Ashwin, ahead of the first Test in Perth.

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.

Steve Smith is gearing up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a strategic focus on tackling Ravichandran Ashwin's spin bowling. Smith aims to counter Ashwin's threat by employing a proactive approach,

Steve Smith hoped to land the first blow on the 38-year-old to gain an early upper hand in the five-match series, beginning at Perth from November 22.

Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith has set his sights on neutralizing Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has posed a formidable challenge ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The five-match Test series begins on November 22 in Perth,

Veteran cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith are expected to play pivotal roles in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin, renowned for his spin bowling prowess, has consistently challenged Smith's batting technique.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth.

Steve Smith expressed that the key to getting the better of India’s Ravichandran Ashwin would be taking a more proactive approach against the off-spinner.