Smith had a much-publicised war of words with India counterpart Virat Kohli when Australia lost the Test series 2-1 in March. While Smith later apologised for his self-admitted “brain fade” moment, Kohli slammed the Aussies at the last series press conference in Dharamsala. It is a hard-fought contest playing against India,” Smith said of the upcoming series which also features three Twenty20 matches. Virat Kohli, who had a poor Test series against Australia, will be determined to put on a good show in the five-match ODI and three Twenty20 International series. Australia lost their ODI series in India 3-2 in 2013, but humbled India 4-1 at home in 2016.

Source: Hindustan Times September 15, 2017 03:53 UTC