‘It’s certainly more challenging’: Steve Smith on batting in Australia

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. Smith and Usman Khawaja both acknowledge the shift, emphasizing the need for batters to adapt to the livelier pitches and the ball’s enhanced seam movement.