As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series approaches, Australian opener Usman Khawaja has praised Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his strategic bowling and tactical brilliance. Khawaja highlighted Ashwin's impressive record against Australia, having taken 114 wickets in 22 Tests at an economy rate of 2.70 and 39 wickets in 10 Tests on Australian soil. The first Test is set to begin in Perth on November 22, with India entering the series after winning the last four encounters, including two historic series in Australia. This has shifted the series balance in India's favor, with 10 victories against Australia's five. Khawaja expressed his respect for Ashwin's cricketing intellect and looks forward to the challenge of facing him. The series will feature five Tests, including a day-night match in Adelaide and the traditional Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.