Stand-in captain Steve Smith is looking forward to a new "game of chess" against India as Australia aim to square the series on another spin minefield when the final Test begins in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

India will host Australia in their spin-friendly backyard over four highly anticipated Tests starting Thursday, with Steve Smith saying winning the crunch series would be "bigger than the Ashes".

Not known for his T20 chops as such, Steve Smith has shown that he can turn up the heat in the format as well and compete with some of the strongest power hitters in world cricket.

Steve Smith speaking earlier today ahead of Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the SCG

David Warner and Steve Smith partnered up to see Australia to a 6 wicket victory over England in their 1st ODI at the Adelaide Oval.

Marnus Labuschagne (104) and Steven Smith (109*) saw Australia to a comfortable Day One of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.

After two batting heavens in Rawalpindi and Karachi, if anyone is expecting a bowling friendly pitch in Lahore, we bring you disappointing news.

England desperately need to win the Adelaide day-night pink-ball Test match to remain competitive in the series.

Cricket NSW has today congratulated Pat Cummins and Steve Smith after they were appointed as the captain and vice-captain of the Australian men’s Test cricket team.

Despite the luxury of being able to field some of the most successful players in world cricket

India created history at the Gabba on Tuesday by beating Australia by three wickets to record a remarkable Test series win.

India require a further 324 runs to force a win against Australia and take the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 series scoreline.

India fought back to end the third day 54 runs behind Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday.

India battled brilliantly to snatch a draw on the final day of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Monday.

India have their backs to the wall as they head into the final day of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia took control of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the third day of the match on Saturday.

India struck crucial blows with the ball to leave host Australia gasping for breath on the third day of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia beat India by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

India edged ahead of Australia on the second day of the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Virat KIohli's famed connection with Adelaide Oval almost proved right once again for him and India. But an unfortunate run-out left India and him stranded at the end of the first day's play in the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday.