Ashwin's comment day less than two weeks before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which could potentially be their final face-off.

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals the strategies he has devised to counter Steve Smith's unique batting technique, particularly against spin, ahead of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth.

Check out what Ravichandran Ashwin said about Steve Smith ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 season only on CricTracker.

Senior India off-spinner R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket.

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on his 'battle' with former Australia skipper Steve Smith by stating he has 'figured out' the Aussie over the course of their decade-old battle in Test match cricket. ( More Cricket News)

India spinner Ravi Ashwin has declared he has “figured out” Australian star Steve Smith over the years. The pair have been rivals in the Test arena since 2013, with Smith notably dismissed twice by Ashwin early in the 2020-21 series.

Smith and Ashwin have always been a fascinating contest and the fans would hope for the same this time around as well. While Ashwin admitted that initially Smith had him, he has been able to figure the Aussie out in the recent years.