Five things Australia must do well to re-claim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Here is what Australia must do well to ensure they defeat India and re-claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:

Lock in Usman Khawaja's partner at the top of the batting order and stick with them

There has been plenty of speculation as to who will win the race and get first chance as Australia's new Test opener and Aussie legend Ricky Ponting joined the debate on The ICC Review recently when he declared uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney was the obvious choice.

Though McSweeney scored only 14 on the first-ever occasion that he opened in first-class cricket in the ongoing second unofficial 'Test' against India A, he has shown plenty of grit and determination for Australia A in the preceding contest against the same opponent and the 25-year-old might have a slight edge over his competitors.

Whatever option selectors decide, it's important they stick with it for a long period and give the player plenty of time to make the spot their own.

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