.Australian opener Usman Khawaja reckons excellent friend Steve Johnson wishes to bat No. 4 for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Prize collection-- and has declared it the place in Australia's hitting order that will certainly see 'Blemish', and the home edge, have the very best opportunity of defeating heavyweights India. Talking To Fox Sports Australia this week, Khawaja likewise supported Travis Head to companion him atop the order when the smash hit five-Test set which receives underway in November.After last gaining the Border-Gavaskar Prize in 2015, Australia have actually dropped 4 straight set because-- consisting of pair of on home ground in 2018/19 and also 2020/21. As the launch procedure to this summertime's collection begins, much discussion has actually centred around whether Smith remains at the leading of the order, where he has been actually due to the fact that Dave Warner resigned in January, or even moves back to the middle order.BOXING: TSZYU V MURTAZALIEV|Tim Tszyu challenges against undefeated IBF very welterweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev|SUNLIGHT 20 OCT 11AM AEST|Order Now along with Main Event on Kayo Sports > When discussing why he would rearrange Australia's hitting line-up, Khawaja stated a minute from the 1937 Ashes series-- when Mam Donald Bradman notoriously flipped the batting order on an eco-friendly leading, placed themself amount 7, and then went and also blasted 270. The opener's assistance of Crown likewise happened simply hrs after the swashbuckling leftie went absolutely berko themself heading to Australia protecting a 28-run triumph in the opening T20 versus England.Apart coming from blasting 59 range from only 23 spheres in Southampton, Head likewise smashed a record-equalling 30 operates in one over.Squaring off versus England's Sam Curran, the South Australian reached 3 fours and as numerous sixes to amount to one of the most manages ever through an Aussie batter in a T20I over-- joining Ricky Ponting (2005 ), Dan Christian (2021 ), and Mitchell Meadow Bright (2024 ). Steve Smith of Australia. Picture by Kai Schwoerer/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThe hulking initiative was a prompt one offered the titles bordering specifically that should companion Khawaja atop an Australian batting order seeking to avenge what has been actually successive Examination series reductions to India on home soil.Following the retired life of Detector in January, 35-year-old Smith was actually risen together with his terrific companion, however balanced only 28.50 in four Examinations against the Wests Indies as well as New Zealand.While Johnson has lately advised he is actually "not fussed either way" concerning where he bats against the Indians, Khawaja firmly insists 'Smudge' would certainly choose a go back to variety 4 this summertime." He'll simply probably never state it," the opener chuckled this week." So I'll mention it for him. "Position is an incredibly significant area ... (but) I still presume our company possess the most ideal Test gamer of my era in the side, in Steve Smith, and his finest place has been actually number 4." I believe that that's his absolute best area." I think that the very best harmony for our crew is actually (Marnus) Labuschagne 3, Smith four." For me, the leading factor is actually 'what is actually finest for the crew?'." What purchase ratings our company the absolute most operates?" And if you check out the number of operates our experts racked up along with Davey Detector in the team and Blemish hitting at four, our company scored a lot of runs" Along with Blemish opening, our experts have actually still succeeded games, but I don't presume our experts have actually scored as many operates as our experts could possibly possess." Usman Khawaja of Australia. Picture by Hagen Hopkins/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesKhawaja also pressured that when Johnson strolled to the furrow at number 4, ailments were actually usually even more satisfied to what he chose as a batsman." And when points are in his favor," Khawaja mentioned, "he's nearly easy". The opener likewise led to Mam Donald Bradman as verification of why, when you possess among the best Examination batsmen of your period, and any age, in the selection, you baseball bat all of them no matter where it fits them finest. "If you understand your cricket background, there was actually a situation in the 1930s where Don Bradman, dealt with an eco-friendly best, batted themself at variety 7," Khawaja recaped." Batted themself seven and also slashed over 200."( Chuckles) Think Of if he did that today?" Yet when you've received your best batsman, you want to shield him." As well as in Australia, the hardest time to bat, easily, is actually that first hour." New Kookaburra ball, brand-new gate, it's constantly the hardest opportunity-- I don't care that you are actually." As well as don't acquire me inappropriate, Steve Smith will definitely rack up operates as an opening batsman." Yet will he rack up more batting amount four?" I reckon he will." Khawaja incorporated his choice for opener would be Head." By the end of the time, it is actually a decision for the selectors," he said." However if you have me opening up, Labuschagne three, Johnson 4 ... I believe that Travis Mind could be ideal matched." He's definitely been best-selling opening the batting in one-day cricket and, simplifying, I will perhaps bend towards him." But again, it is actually certainly not my selection." It is up to the selectors and also I believe they have been great with their processes over the last couple of years." Travis Head of Australia. Image by Andy Kearns/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesAsked what, if anything, of Head's file innings against England would certainly rollover to the Test stadium, Khawaja stated: "The assurance transfers over." When you're observing the ball properly, racking up tons of operates as well as very little is actually undergoing your head, it's an excellent spot to be." As well as when you're in that spot, your confidence transactions over ... it certainly carries out". Previously recently, Australian instructor Andrew McDonald disclosed discussions bordering Smith's hitting posture for the upcoming Test series continued to be on-going-- with no decision but made.Asked about exactly where Johnson would certainly bat, McDonald pointed out: "That is actually the concern on every person's lips, isn't it?" Whilst we have actually acquired an eye to it, our company have not created any sort of company decisions around that people." There's plenty of hunch ... but behind-the-scenes, I 'd be actually lying if I mentioned the talk had not been occurring." Accurately, if our company produce a shift along with Steve Johnson, after that someone else will definitely need to go to the best.".