.Australian opener Usman Khawaja reckons wonderful buddy Steve Johnson wants to bat No. 4 for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy set-- and has actually proclaimed it the place in Australia's hitting order that will observe 'Spot', and the home side, possess the most effective chance of defeating heavyweights India. Talking To Fox Athletics Australia today, Khawaja also supported Travis Head to companion him atop the order when the hit five-Test collection which acquires underway in November.After last winning the Border-Gavaskar Prize in 2015, Australia have actually fallen 4 straight series given that-- consisting of two on home dirt in 2018/19 and 2020/21. As the countdown to this summer's collection starts, much argument has centred around whether Smith stays at the top of the purchase, where he has been considering that Dave Warner resigned in January, or even returns to the middle order.BOXING: TSZYU V MURTAZALIEV|Tim Tszyu faces off against unbeaten IBF super welterweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev|SUNSHINE twenty OCT 11AM AEST|Order Now with Centerpiece on Kayo Sports > When clarifying why he would reshuffle Australia's batting selection, Khawaja recounted a minute from the 1937 Ashes set-- when Sir Donald Bradman once flipped the hitting purchase on an eco-friendly leading, put themself amount seven, and after that went as well as blew up 270. The opener's support of Crown likewise happened simply hrs after the flamboyant leftie went positively berko himself en route to Australia safeguarding a 28-run victory in the opening T20 versus England.Apart from blowing up 59 fly simply 23 balls in Southampton, Crown additionally pounded a record-equalling 30 operates in one over.Squaring off versus England's Sam Curran, the South Australian hit three fours and as a lot of sixes to equal the most operates ever by an Aussie concoction in a T20I over-- joining Ricky Ponting (2005 ), Dan Religious (2021 ), and Mitchell Meadow Bright (2024 ). Steve Smith of Australia. Photo through Kai Schwoerer/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThe hulking initiative was a well-timed one given the titles bordering specifically that need to companion Khawaja atop an Australian batting order seeking to vindicate what has been consecutive Examination collection reductions to India on home soil.Following the retired life of Detector in January, 35-year-old Smith was actually raised along with his wonderful friend, yet averaged simply 28.50 in 4 Tests versus the Wests Indies and New Zealand.While Smith has actually just recently advised he is "certainly not fussed either way" pertaining to where he bats against the Indians, Khawaja firmly insists 'Blemish' would certainly choose a return to variety 4 this summer season." He'll simply probably never ever say it," the opener giggled this week." So I'll claim it for him. "Opening is actually a very essential place ... (but) I still presume our team have the greatest Examination player of my era in the edge, in Steve Johnson, and his ideal area has been amount four." I think that that's his absolute best place." I believe that the most effective harmony for our group is (Marnus) Labuschagne 3, Johnson four." For me, the first point to consider is actually 'what is actually ideal for the staff?'." What purchase scores our company the best runs?" As well as if you consider the number of operates our team racked up along with Davey Warner in the team as well as Blemish hitting at 4, our company scored a bunch of runs" Along with Blemish position, our experts have actually still succeeded activities, yet I do not think our experts've scored as many operates as our company could've." Usman Khawaja of Australia. Image through Hagen Hopkins/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesKhawaja likewise stressed that when Johnson walked to the crease at number 4, conditions were normally much more suited to what he liked as a batsman." And also when traits reside in his favor," Khawaja stated, "he is actually nearly unstoppable". The opener likewise indicated Sir Donald Bradman as verification of why, when you possess among the greatest Examination batsmen of your time, and any kind of era, in the line-up, you baseball bat all of them no matter where it suits them finest. "If you know your cricket background, there was a condition in the 1930s where Don Bradman, faced with a green leading, batted himself at amount 7," Khawaja recaped." Batted themself seven and also scored over 200."( Has A Good Laugh) Picture if he did that now?" But when you've obtained your ideal batsman, you wish to defend him." And also in Australia, the hardest opportunity to bat, by far, is that 1st hr." New Kookaburra round, new wicket, it is actually always the hardest time-- I do not care who you are actually." And do not acquire me inappropriate, Steve Smith will certainly score operates as an opening batsman." But will he score extra hitting amount four?" I reckon he will." Khawaja included his choice for opener will be Head." At the end of the time, it is actually a choice for the selectors," he pointed out." However if you have me opening, Labuschagne three, Smith 4 ... I seem like Travis Head might be greatest suited." He is actually certainly been very successful opening the batting in one-day cricket and, simplifying, I 'd possibly pitch towards him." However once more, it's not my decision." It depends on the selectors as well as I think they have been actually good along with their procedures over the last couple of years." Travis Scalp of Australia. Photograph through Andy Kearns/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesAsked what, if just about anything, of Head's document innings versus England would continue to the Exam arena, Khawaja mentioned: "The assurance transactions over." When you're observing the round well, scoring considerable amounts of operates and very little is going through your head, it is actually a great location to become." As well as when you remain in that location, your self-confidence transactions over ... it undoubtedly does". Earlier today, Australian trainer Andrew McDonald revealed discussions surrounding Johnson's batting placement for the upcoming Test collection stayed continuous-- with no final decision yet made.Asked concerning exactly where Smith would certainly baseball bat, McDonald stated: "That's the question on everyone's lips, isn't it?" Whilst we've received an eye to it, we have not made any sort of company selections around that people." There's a lot of speculation ... however in the background, I 'd be existing if I mentioned the talk wasn't occurring." Clearly, if our company help make a shift along with Steve Smith, then someone else is going to need to go to the best.".