Former Aussie opener Shane Watson supports Steve Smith opening in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite recent struggles. Watson believes Smith has the necessary skills and just needs minor technique adjustments.

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has revealed that he's unsure of his batting position ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024. However, he's happy to bat anywhere for the team.

With the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 looming, the question remains whether Smith will open against India at home. If not, then who would the Australian selectors turn to, considering they have already mentioned that none of the domestic openers are the country’s best six test batters at the moment?

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, former opener Shane Watson backed right-hand batter Steve Smith to open the innings in the upcoming series following his disappointing run at the top.

Steve Smith expresses annoyance at Ravindra Jadeja's skills on the field as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches. Discover more insights from Australian cricketers.

World Test Championship winners Australia will face India in a five-match Test series, which is set to start on November 22 in Perth.

Though Smith wanted to challenge himself by playing out of his regular position (number four), where he scored most Test runs and hundreds and averaged above 60, his numbers against the new ball suggest a different story.