Former all-rounder says Smith struggled as an opener only because he was not batting well during the series against West Indies.

Steve Smith, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, highlights the growing difficulties of batting in Australia. He attributes this to changing pitch conditions and alterations in the Kookaburra ball, making it more bowler-friendly.

Virat Kohli's performance in the red-ball format this year has been below par, managing just 250 runs in six Tests at an average of 22.72.

While India frets about Virat Kohli's lean run ahead of the blockbuster test series against Australia, the hosts have their own batting quandary in the form of Steve Smith.

Shane Watson backed Aussie star batter Steve Smith to bring the very best of him against the formidable Indian bowling attack.

While India frets about Virat Kohli's lean run ahead of the blockbuster test series against Australia, the hosts have their own batting quandary in the form of Steve Smith.

While India frets about Virat Kohli's lean run ahead of the blockbuster Test series against Australia, the hosts have their own batting quandary in the for..