India will tour Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the first Test scheduled to commence on November 22 in Perth. With the series garnering immense hype, there are several drawing board discussions going on social media and from former cricketers.

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?

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has confidence in Steve Smith's ability to excel as an opener despite recent form struggles. Watson also highlighted the resilience of Australia's fast bowlers ahead of the demanding Test series.

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed Steve Smith as the opener as the clock ticks down to India’s tour Down Under for the gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year.

Smith has scored 171 runs as opener in Tests at an average of 28 with half of those runs coming in one innings against West Indies earlier this year.

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.