Ashwin's comment day less than two weeks before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which could potentially be their final face-off.

India spinner Ravi Ashwin has declared he has “figured out” Australian star Steve Smith over the years. The pair have been rivals in the Test arena since 2013, with Smith notably dismissed twice by Ashwin early in the 2020-21 series.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth.

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on his 'battle' with former Australia skipper Steve Smith by stating he has 'figured out' the Aussie over the course of their decade-old battle in Test match cricket. ( More Cricket News)

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith has said that he is fully ready for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Smith has said that he is in good form and has sorted out his technical issues.

Senior India off-spinner R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket.

Smith and Ashwin have always been a fascinating contest and the fans would hope for the same this time around as well. While Ashwin admitted that initially Smith had him, he has been able to figure the Aussie out in the recent years.