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

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.

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,