Swept away by the spin test

Now time for Smith and Company to concentrate on orthodox cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin's enviable record in Test matches at the Holkar R Stadium could make the Australian batters rethink their strategy of playing the highrisk sweep shots, which brought about their downfall in the first two games.

Ashwin has 18 wickets in the two Tests he has played at this venue at an average of 12.5 runs.

Australia, who arrived here a week after their second-innings surrender in Delhi, turned up for the net session before their scheduled time.