Australia Debates Batting Order for India Series

As Australia prepares for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, the debate continues over who should open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. While Shane Watson supports Steve Smith opening, others like Ian Chappell and Eoin Morgan suggest Smith might be better utilized in the middle order where his averages are higher. Chappell critiques the idea of Travis Head as an opener, arguing his limited-overs success might not translate to Test matches against India's formidable bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah. Eoin Morgan praises India's aggressive Test approach, which could challenge Australia, particularly if they target Nathan Lyon. The Australian selectors face a difficult decision with possible middle-order changes due to Cameron Green's injury and Head's potential promotion. The series is set to begin on November 22.