.Australian opener Usman Khawaja reckons fantastic mate Steve Johnson wants to bat No. 4 for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy set-- and also has actually proclaimed it the location in Australia's batting order that will definitely view 'Smear', and the home edge, have the most ideal chance of beating top cats India. Speaking with Fox Athletics Australia recently, Khawaja likewise backed Travis Scalp to companion him atop the purchase when the hit five-Test collection which acquires underway in November.After last succeeding the Border-Gavaskar Prize in 2015, Australia have dropped four organized collection because-- consisting of pair of on home dirt in 2018/19 as well as 2020/21. As the launch procedure to this summer's collection begins, a lot dispute has actually centred around whether Smith remains at the best of the order, where he has actually been because Dave Detector resigned in January, or moves back to the middle order.BOXING: TSZYU V MURTAZALIEV|Tim Tszyu takes on versus undefeated IBF incredibly welterweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev|SUNSHINE twenty OCT 11AM AEST|Order Right Now along with Main Event on Kayo Sports > When discussing why he will reshuffle Australia's batting line-up, Khawaja recaped an instant from the 1937 Ashes set-- when Donald Bradman notoriously flipped the batting order on an eco-friendly best, put themself amount seven, and then went as well as blasted 270. The opener's help of Crown additionally came just hrs after the swashbuckling leftie went completely berko themself en route to Australia securing a 28-run success in the position T20 versus England.Apart coming from blowing up 59 range from only 23 spheres in Southampton, Head also pounded a record-equalling 30 runs in one over.Squaring off versus England's Sam Curran, the South Australian attacked three fours and also as lots of 6s to equate to the best runs ever by an Aussie batter in a T20I over-- joining Ricky Ponting (2005 ), Dan Christian (2021 ), and Mitchell Marsh (2024 ). Steve Johnson of Australia. Picture by Kai Schwoerer/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThe hulking effort was actually a well-timed one provided the headlines surrounding exactly that should companion Khawaja atop an Australian batting order aiming to retaliate what has been actually consecutive Exam set losses to India on home soil.Following the retired life of Warner in January, 35-year-old Smith was actually raised alongside his great companion, however averaged just 28.50 in four Examinations versus the Wests Indies as well as New Zealand.While Smith has lately proposed he is "not fussed in either case" regarding where he baseball bats versus the Indians, Khawaja asserts 'Blemish' would like a return to variety four this summer season." He'll merely most likely never ever mention it," the opener giggled today." So I'll mention it for him. "Position is a quite vital area ... (however) I still think our experts possess the most ideal Test player of my time in the side, in Steve Smith, and also his absolute best area has actually been actually number 4." I believe that that's his ideal place." I feel like the very best harmony for our team is actually (Marnus) Labuschagne three, Smith four." For me, the leading factor to consider is 'what's finest for the team?'." What order ratings our company the most operates?" And also if you examine how many runs we scored with Davey Warner in the team and Smudge hitting at 4, our company racked up a considerable amount of operates" With Smudge opening, our team have actually still succeeded activities, yet I do not believe our team've scored as many runs as our team can've." Usman Khawaja of Australia. Picture through Hagen Hopkins/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesKhawaja also stressed that when Johnson walked to the furrow at amount 4, conditions were normally far more suited to what he favored as a batsman." And also when traits remain in his favor," Khawaja pointed out, "he is actually virtually unstoppable". The opener also pointed to Mam Donald Bradman as evidence of why, when you possess among the best Examination batsmen of your age, as well as any time, in the line-up, you bat all of them everywhere it matches them finest. "If you recognize your cricket background, there was a condition in the 1930s where Don Bradman, dealt with an environment-friendly top, batted himself at amount 7," Khawaja stated." Batted himself seven as well as scored over 200."( Giggles) Envision if he did that now?" Yet when you've obtained your finest batsman, you would like to shield him." And also in Australia, the hardest opportunity to bat, by far, is actually that first hr." New Kookaburra ball, new gate, it's consistently the hardest time-- I do not care who you are." And do not acquire me inappropriate, Steve Johnson are going to score runs as a position batsman." Yet will he rack up much more batting amount four?" I reckon he will." Khawaja incorporated his pick for opener would be actually Scalp." At the end of the time, it is actually a decision for the selectors," he stated." Yet if you possess me opening up, Labuschagne 3, Johnson four ... I seem like Travis Mind might be absolute best fit." He's clearly been best-selling opening the hitting in one-day cricket as well as, simplifying, I will probably bend towards him." But once again, it's certainly not my choice." It is up to the selectors and also I think they have actually been excellent along with their methods over the last couple of years." Travis Head of Australia. Photo through Andy Kearns/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesAsked what, if anything, of Head's record innings versus England would certainly carry over to the Test field, Khawaja pointed out: "The assurance transmissions over." When you're observing the sphere properly, scoring lots of runs and not much is experiencing your head, it's a great area to be." And also when you're in that location, your peace of mind moves over ... it definitely performs". Previously today, Australian instructor Andrew McDonald revealed conversations surrounding Johnson's hitting position for the upcoming Examination series remained on-going-- with no final decision yet made.Asked regarding precisely where Johnson would baseball bat, McDonald stated: "That is actually the inquiry on every person's lips, isn't it?" Whilst our experts've received an eye to it, our company have not made any sort of agency decisions around that." There is actually loads of opinion ... however behind-the-scenes, I will be actually lying if I said the talk had not been occurring." Precisely, if our team produce a switch along with Steve Johnson, after that another person is going to need to go to the leading.".