Updated On: 23 September, 2024 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Steve Smith, a veteran of 109 Tests, is likely to cross the 10,000-run milestone in the high-profile series, having so far made 9685 runs. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will serve as a golden opportunity to prove himself as an opening batsman

Steve Smith (Pic: File Pic)
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia stalwart Steve Smith praised Team India premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah by saying he is the best fast bowler across formats.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be a five-match affair between India and Australia which will kick start on November 22. The first match is scheduled to be played in Perth. The previous two seasons were won by Team India. If India were to do a three-peat, Bumrah's rare skills would be heavily relied upon in Australia.