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.

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on his 'battle' with former Australia skipper Steve Smith by stating he has 'figured out' the Aussie over the course of their decade-old battle in Test match cricket. ( More Cricket News)

Ravichandran Ashwin, veteran India spinner, said that he has found ways to have an edge over Steve Smith, one of world’s best batters in the modern-day game, in recent times. With the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 only eight days away,

Senior India off-spinner R 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.

Ashwin's comment day less than two weeks before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which could potentially be their final face-off.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith have had a fascinating rivalry in red-ball cricket with the Indian claiming to have dissected the Australian stars game plans.