Steve Smith believes Nagpur pitch will break up during first match of India vs Australia Test series

Steve Smith and David Warner have had a close look at the VCA Stadium pitch. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)

Australia batter Steve Smith believes the Nagpur pitch will offer plenty to the spinners, but Australia has reason to be hopeful after an excellent preparation in Bangalore.

Any mention of a Nagpur pitch in relation to an India vs Australia Test instantly recalls the famous third Test in 2004, when Australia prospered on a hard, flat pitch that suited the seamers and caused all sorts of consternation among the home team.