India vs Australia 2017: Five Player Battles To Watch Out For 1
India and Australia Test series will be starting on February 23 in Pune.

3. Ravindra Jadeja vs Steven Smith

India vs Australia 2017: Five Player Battles To Watch Out For 2
Steven Smith and Ravindra Jadeja.

Not many might admit but watching both these superstars coming up against each other would be all but thrilling. Smith, the captain and arguably the best Australian batsman of spin bowling, has faced Jadeja in past, though failing to impress against his straighteners then.

Evolved as the best batsman in Tests now, Smith is believed to have polished his sweep shots well and now has a better control over his feet movements.

To unsettle his impact, India has a slow left-arm bowler in the name of Ravindra Jadeja, who has a tough head over his shoulders. Also, learning that India is yet to lose a Test series at home since Jadeja’s debut, Virat Kohli would surely fancy his side’s chances of claiming another massive victory over the Kangaroos.

Gautam Sodhi

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