Smith, whose Australia succeeded in trumping Bumrah and India in both the WTC and ODI WC finals in 2023, was nonetheless complimentary of the pacer’s quality.
The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. Smith and Virat are among the 'Fab Four' batters of the modern era, alongside England's Joe Root and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.